Diving in West Coast

Best Time to Dive in West Coast

The warmest water temperatures in West Coast occur in January, averaging 28.2°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 28.2°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

• January: 28.2°C (air: 26.0°C)
• February: 28.2°C (air: 26.1°C)
• March: 28.2°C (air: 26.3°C)
• April: 28.2°C (air: 26.9°C)
• May: 28.2°C (air: 27.7°C)
• June: 28.2°C (air: 27.8°C)
• July: 28.2°C (air: 27.6°C)
• August: 28.2°C (air: 27.8°C)
• September: 28.2°C (air: 28.2°C)
• October: 28.2°C (air: 28.1°C)
• November: 28.2°C (air: 27.3°C)
• December: 28.2°C (air: 26.7°C)

Marine Life in West Coast

Home to 379 recorded species including 334 reef fish, 23 hard corals, 7 other, 4 sea snails & nudibranchs, 2 whales & dolphins, 2 octopus & squid.

Dive Site Difficulty in West Coast

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

Recommended Packing List for West Coast

Based on average water temperature of 28.2°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 West 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 West Coast - Nearest Airports

• Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI), Bridgetown - 26 km away, approx 43 min travel time
• Hewanorra International Airport (UVF), Vieux Fort - 151 km away, approx 180 min travel time
• Argyle International Airport (SVD), Kingstown - 162 km away, approx 192 min travel time