Salt Island & Cooper Island, British Virgin Islands
    Guana Island PA

    Monkey Point

    Best months: Dec–Apr

    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.

    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

    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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    Conditions

    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)

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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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