West Coast, Barbados
    Folkstone

    Harrison Reefs

    Best months: Jan–Apr

    Protected Area

    Folkstone

    Why dive here

    With 376+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, dolphins, humpback whales, octopuses and orcas - Harrison Reefs offers some of West Coast's richest reef diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.

    Best timeJan–Apr
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeBarracuda, Dolphins, Humpback Whales, Octopuses and Orcas · 376+ species recorded
    Water27-30°C · warmest August, September, October
    CharacterReef dive
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Harrison Reefs sits off the West Coast of Barbados, a stretch we know well for its generally calmer conditions. Unlike some of the scattered patch reefs, Harrison feels like a proper, continuous system, something we always appreciate. We’ve logged a good few dives here, and it always delivers a relaxed drift over a bustling coral landscape. You’ll find plenty of brain corals and sea fans, providing cover for a real cast of characters. Keep an eye out for the King Mullet sifting through the sand, and we’ve often spotted Trumpetfish hanging vertically, trying their best impression of a pipe. On a good day, the visibility stretches to 20 metres, letting you see the schools of Cottonwick and Schoolmasters cruising by. It’s a great spot for photographers who like to take their time, focusing on macro life like the tiny blennies and gobies tucked into crevices. This isn't a deep-wreck adrenaline dive; it's a gentle, colourful amble, perfect for unwinding after a day of island exploring.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Harrison Reefs

    Harrison Reefs Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Harrison Reefs, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (13.26, -59.65) (2km away)

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    October Averages

    Sea Temperature

    30°C

    86°F · Range: 28.9–31.2°C

    Air Temperature

    28°C

    82°F

    Wind Speed

    5.94 m/s

    11.5 knots

    Atmospheric Pressure

    1012.2 hPa

    Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data

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