Scuba Diving in Barbados

Explore 22 dive sites and 6 dive centres in Barbados. Conditions, marine life, and the best time to dive.

Barbados Diving at a Glance

2 dive regions, 22 dive sites, 6 dive centres, 383 marine species recorded.

Travel Advisories for Barbados

UK FCDO: See travel advice before travelling.

US State Department: Level 1 - Exercise Normal Precautions.

Best Time to Dive in Barbados

The best months to dive in Barbados are January, February, March, based on water temperature, visibility, wave conditions, and currents.

Month-by-Month Diving Conditions

  • January: Great, water 28.1°C
  • February: Great, water 28.1°C
  • March: Great, water 28.1°C
  • April: Great, water 28.1°C
  • May: Great, water 28.1°C
  • June: Great, water 28.1°C
  • July: Great, water 28.1°C
  • August: Great, water 28.1°C
  • September: Great, water 28.1°C
  • October: Great, water 28.1°C
  • November: Great, water 28.1°C
  • December: Great, water 28.1°C

Recommended Packing List for Barbados

Based on average water temperature of 28.1°C.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 28°C water needs minimal exposure protection
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories

Dive Regions