Cane Garden Bay
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Cane Garden Bay
Why dive here
With 491+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blacktip reef sharks, dolphins, dwarf minke whales and eagle rays - Cane Garden Bay offers some of Salt Island & Cooper Island's richest reef diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.
Cane Garden Bay, just off Tortola, gives you a mellow dive without too much fuss. We often duck in here when we’re looking for a relaxed afternoon in the water, maybe a second or third dive of the day. It’s a shallow spot, topping out around 12 meters, so you’ve got plenty of bottom time to drift over the coral. You’ll typically see schools of little fish flitting around, some starfish clinging to the reef, and if you’re lucky, a nurse shark might be napping under a ledge. It’s a good choice for newer divers getting comfortable or for anyone wanting an easy, pleasant underwater stroll.
Typical Cane Garden Bay Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Cane Garden Bay
Cane Garden Bay Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Cane Garden Bay, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (18.37, -64.56) (2km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
30°C
86°F · Range: 28.9–31°C
Air Temperature
28°C
82°F
Wind Speed
7.7 m/s
15.0 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1013.1 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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