G Fish Watersports Barbados - South Coast
The team at G Fish Watersports Barbados are the kind of people you want to spend a day diving with. We’ve always appreciated their low-key, professional approach on the South Coast. They specialise in small group PADI training and guided dives, so if you like a more personal touch and aren't keen on being herded around on a big boat, this is your spot. We love that they often hit some of the shallower wrecks and reefs just off the coast, perfect for knocking out some skills or enjoying a relaxed second dive. Picture this: gliding over the *Bajan Queen*, spotting a turtle cruising by, then ascending through schools of sergeant majors glinting in the sun. If you time it right, say mid-morning before the wind picks up too much, the visibility can be excellent, sometimes pushing 20 metres. Our favourite tip? Ask them about their early morning trips; the light hitting the coral is just softer, and the fish seem a little less shy before the day boat traffic starts. They’re honest about conditions too, which we always appreciate. If the current is ripping, they’ll tell you straight up.
- Location
- South Coast, Barbados, Caribbean
- Coordinates
- 13.082260, -59.609570
- Phone
- +1 246-287-5289
- [email protected]
- Website
- http://www.gfishbarbados.com
- Certification Agencies
- ["PADI"]
- Courses
- PADI Resort [padi:25941]
- Address
- Barbados Cruising Club, Aquatic Gap, Bridgetown, No State BR1 4038, Barbados
Dive Sites Near G Fish Watersports Barbados
G Fish Watersports Barbados provides access to 10 dive sites in South Coast.
- Bow Bells Reef (reef)
- CARINTILLES - 3m (wreck)
- Carlisle Bay - 3-20m (wreck)
- Cobblers Reef (reef)
- Freights Bay (reef)
- FRIARS CRAIG - 14m (wreck)
- Friars Craig Wreck - 8-18m (wreck)
- JOHN R PENROSE - 3m (wreck)
- mv Brianna H - IMO6511908 - 24m (wreck)
- MV Trident - 18m (wreck)
Other Dive Centres in South Coast
- West Side Scuba Centre - ["PADI"]
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.
Notable Marine Life
- Slippery Dick (Halichoeres bivittatus) - Reef Fish
- Dusky Damselfish (Stegastes adustus) - Reef Fish
- Devilfish (Ophioblennius atlanticus) - Reef Fish
- Barber (Acanthurus bahianus) - Reef Fish
- Horse-eye Jack (Caranx latus) - Reef Fish
- Parrotfish (Thalassoma bifasciatum) - Reef Fish
- Greater Soapfish (Rypticus saponaceus) - Reef Fish
- French grunt (Haemulon flavolineatum) - Reef Fish
- Hamlet (Gymnothorax moringa) - Reef Fish
- Molly Miller (Labrisomus nuchipinnis) - Reef Fish
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