Cistern Point
Protected Area
Cooper Island
Why dive here
With 491+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blacktip reef sharks, dolphins, dwarf minke whales and eagle rays - Cistern Point offers some of Salt Island & Cooper Island's richest wall diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.
Cistern Point is exactly what we look for in a BVI wall dive: easy to navigate, great visibility, and loaded with those little details that make you want to slow right down. Dropping in, you'll feel the gentle sway of the open water, then the wall just… appears. It’s not a sheer, dramatic drop-off, more of a sloped, sponge-covered canvas that descends gracefully to around 30 metres. We love tracking the barrel sponges, some of them absolutely enormous, and peering into every crevice. That’s where you’ll find the lobsters tucked away, sometimes waving an antenna out. Keep an eye out for the smaller stuff too; we’ve spotted Sharpnose Puffers darting about and even the elusive Nine-lined Goby here. It’s a great spot for intermediate divers who appreciate a relaxed drift along a healthy reef, with plenty of time to really observe the smaller inhabitants.
Typical Cistern Point 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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Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Cistern Point
Cistern Point Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Cistern Point, 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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