15-30m
    Aruba Leeward Coast, Aruba
    Westpunt

    Antilla (Wreck)

    Best months: Jan–Dec

    Protected Area

    Westpunt

    Why dive here

    With 82+ marine species recorded in the area - including orcas, sea turtles, whale sharks, frogfish and lionfish - Antilla (Wreck) offers some of Aruba Leeward Coast's richest reef diving. Water sits around 28°C.

    Marine lifeOrcas, Sea Turtles, Whale Sharks, Frogfish and Lionfish · 82+ species recorded
    Water28°C · warmest January, February, March
    CharacterReef dive · max 15-30m
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    Cherry Hill on Grenada’s Southwest Coast is one of those sites we always suggest for a relaxed, shallow dive. It’s not about huge pelagics here; it's about the small stuff, and the light, and just being in the water. We love starting in the super shallow two meters, poking around the Porites corals. You’ll see juvenile fish darting everywhere, and if you take your time, there are often little Chestnut Mussels tucked into crevices. The reef gently slopes to about 10 meters, and that’s where we find the most interesting things. Look for the Dusky Cusk and the Naked Blenny – they're masters of camouflage, so a good eye helps. Our favourite find here is the White Pygmy Venus; it’s tiny, often clinging to the soft corals, a real treat if you spot one. Visibility averages 15 meters, which is plenty for this kind of macro exploration. Cherry Hill suits divers who enjoy a slow pace, photographers looking for interesting small subjects, and anyone who wants to unwind with a truly unhurried dive.

    Typical Antilla (Wreck) Dive Profile

    5m10m15mSafety Stop0m15m max~50 min estimated bottom time

    Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

    Safety Notes

    Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Antilla (Wreck)

    Antilla (Wreck) Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Antilla (Wreck), sourced from NOAA buoy data - nearest station: Open-Meteo grid (12.54, -70.04) (0km away)

    August Averages

    Sea Temperature

    27.72°C

    82°F

    Air Temperature

    28.9°C

    84°F

    Wind Speed

    8.6 m/s

    16.7 knots

    Atmospheric Pressure

    1011.4 hPa

    Based on 5 years of monitoring data · Data sources: NOAA NDBC

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