BarbadoScuba - West Coast
BarbadoScuba operates from Barbados' West Coast, offering quick access to 12 nearby dive sites, including several shallow wrecks. They’re a solid choice for divers staying on this side of the island looking for convenient daily trips. We’ve found their smaller boat keeps groups manageable, which is a definite plus for newer divers or those who prefer a more relaxed pace. It’s a straightforward operation, focusing on getting you in the water efficiently.
- Location
- West Coast, Barbados, Caribbean
- Coordinates
- 13.271406, -59.646150
- Phone
- +12462409872
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.barbadosscubadivers.com
- Equipment Rental
- yes
- Address
- Little Good Harbour, Shermans, 27190, BRB
Dive Sites Near BarbadoScuba
BarbadoScuba provides access to 13 dive sites in West Coast.
- Brightledge (reef)
- Brightledge (reef)
- Bright Ledge - 25-40m (reef)
- Cement Plant (drift)
- FishPot - Shore Dive (reef)
- Harrison Reefs (reef)
- Maycocks - Sand Channels (reef)
- PAMIR - 15m (wreck)
- Pamir, wreck (reef)
- Pamir Wreck - 5-12m (wreck)
- STAVRONIKITA - 35m (wreck)
- Stavronikita Wreck - 6-42m (wreck)
- The Zoo (wreck)
Other Dive Centres in West Coast
- Hightide Watersports - ["PADI"]
- Reefers & Wreckers - ["PADI"]
- Salt & Sea Scuba - ["PADI"]
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.
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 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