Monkey Point
Protected Area
Guana Island PA
Why dive here
With 491+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blacktip reef sharks, dolphins, dwarf minke whales and eagle rays - Monkey Point offers some of Salt Island & Cooper Island's richest reef diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.
Monkey Point might be a popular snorkel spot, but we think it’s a brilliant dive for easy days, especially if you’ve got newer divers in your group or just want something relaxed. Maxing out around 14 meters, it’s all about the shallow-water details here. We love drifting along the rocky bottom, poking into crevices. You’ll find French grunts schooling under ledges, their yellow fins catching the light, and it’s a reliable spot to see porcupinefish hiding in the finger coral. Our favourite part is the sandy patches where we often spot stingrays gliding past, stirring up the bottom. Keep an eye out for blennies popping their heads from holes; the Spinyhead Blenny is a common resident. Visibility averages 11 meters, which is perfectly fine for enjoying the dense patches of mustard hill coral and boulder brain coral. It’s not a thrill-seeker's dive, but for a gentle exploration and some fantastic macro opportunities, Monkey Point is a solid choice.
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Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Monkey Point
Monkey Point Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Monkey 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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