Salt Island & Cooper Island, British Virgin Islands
    Dead Chest Island

    Jeff Rocks

    Best months: Dec–Apr

    Protected Area

    Dead Chest Island

    Why dive here

    With 491+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blacktip reef sharks, dolphins, dwarf minke whales and eagle rays - Jeff Rocks offers some of Salt Island & Cooper Island's richest reef diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.

    Best timeDec–Apr
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeBarracuda, Blacktip Reef Sharks, Dolphins, Dwarf Minke Whales and Eagle Rays · 491+ species recorded
    Water27-30°C · warmest August, September, October
    CharacterReef dive
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Jeff Rocks, snuggled up against Carrot Rock, is one of those sites we always try to hit when we're in the neighbourhood. It’s not just a quick stop; it’s a proper, immersive experience. The real draw here is the architecture – those vertical rock towers and pinnacles are just stunning. We love dropping in when there's a gentle current running south; it just makes the drift along the wall feel effortless. Keep an eye on the overhangs, they’re packed with sheltering fish. We’ve seen bluestriped grunts stacked up like cordwood in there, and the collared eels are often poking their heads out, curious. Our favourite part has to be looking out into the blue. We’ve had a few incredible encounters with tarpon schools, silver flashes zipping through baitfish clouds – it’s pure theatre. At 19m max, it’s a perfect multi-level dive, giving you plenty of time to explore the crevices. It’s a site that suits divers who appreciate dramatic topography and don't mind a little current to enhance the show.

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    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Jeff Rocks

    Jeff Rocks Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Jeff Rocks, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (18.37, -64.56) (2km away)

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    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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