Diving in South Coast

Best Time to Dive in South Coast

The warmest water temperatures in South Coast occur in January, averaging 28.0°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 28.0°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

• January: 28.0°C (air: 26.1°C)
• February: 28.0°C (air: 26.1°C)
• March: 28.0°C (air: 26.4°C)
• April: 28.0°C (air: 27.0°C)
• May: 28.0°C (air: 27.7°C)
• June: 28.0°C (air: 27.8°C)
• July: 28.0°C (air: 27.6°C)
• August: 28.0°C (air: 27.8°C)
• September: 28.0°C (air: 28.1°C)
• October: 28.0°C (air: 27.9°C)
• November: 28.0°C (air: 27.2°C)
• December: 28.0°C (air: 26.6°C)

Marine Life in South Coast

Home to 382 recorded species including 336 reef fish, 23 hard corals, 7 other, 4 sea snails & nudibranchs, 3 octopus & squid, 2 whales & dolphins.

Dive Site Difficulty in South Coast

South Coast has 1 beginner, 1 intermediate dive sites - suitable for divers of all levels.

Recommended Packing List for South Coast

Based on average water temperature of 28.0°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

Marine Protected Areas in South Coast

• Folkstone - Marine Reserve (IUCN Category II)
• Carslisle Bay - Marine Reserve (IUCN Category IV)
• Graeme Hall Swamp - Wetland of International Importance (Ramsar Site) (IUCN Category Not Reported)

Getting to South Coast - Nearest Airports

• Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI), Bridgetown - 9 km away, approx 25 min travel time
• Hewanorra International Airport (UVF), Vieux Fort - 165 km away, approx 196 min travel time
• Argyle International Airport (SVD), Kingstown - 170 km away, approx 201 min travel time