Salt & Sea Scuba - West Coast

The team at Salt & Sea Scuba on Barbados’ west coast are a proper breath of fresh air. They’re a smaller operation, which we absolutely love, meaning you get that personal touch you just don’t find with the bigger outfits. It’s perfect for divers who appreciate genuine local knowledge and want to feel like part of the crew, not just another number on the manifest. If you’re looking to escape the crowds and dive with people who genuinely love being in the water, this is our pick. They really shine when it comes to getting you out to the less-frequented spots. We’ve had some fantastic dives with them on the *Pamir* wreck, where the schooling jacks can be thick enough to make you feel like you're swimming through a silver curtain. What we particularly appreciate is their knack for finding those quiet moments, even on popular sites. Ask them about an early morning dive before the day boats arrive; that’s when the reef feels truly alive, with parrotfish munching loudly on coral and turtles still a bit sleepy from the night. Their PADI Resort setup is solid, so if you’re thinking about a discover scuba dive or getting certified, you’ll be in good hands.

Location: West Coast, Barbados, Caribbean
Coordinates: 13.187190, -59.640156
Phone: +1 246-844-2244
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://saltandseascubabarbados.com
Certification Agencies: ["PADI"]
Courses: PADI Resort [padi:29989]
Address: Mango Bay Hotel, Holetown, St. James, No State B24016, Barbados

Dive Sites Near Salt & Sea Scuba

Salt & Sea Scuba 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

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