Kodiak Queen (Wreck) - Virgin Gorda & Anegada

Monkey Reef isn't huge, but it's one of those spots that consistently delivers. We like it for a relaxed morning dive, particularly if you’re staying on Lombok itself and want to avoid the Gili crowds. The entry is pretty straightforward, starting over some stones from the beach, then a sandy slope that leads to the main event. The real magic happens once you hit that small coral block and head left. That's where you'll find the best reef, topping out around 20 meters. We’ve had some fantastic nudibranch encounters here; Cobb's winged murphydoris and Brown-blotched okenia often pop up if you’re looking closely. The Staghorn corals are plentiful, creating shelter for swarms of Glassy Cardinalfish. Keep an eye out for Freckled Anglerfish too – they blend in beautifully. Visibility averages 15 meters, which is usually plenty to enjoy the show. Deeper, around 30-40 meters, you might catch a glimpse of bigger pelagics cruising by, but the shallower reef is where the action is for most. We’d suggest it for divers who appreciate macro life and a calmer pace.

Location: Virgin Gorda & Anegada, British Virgin Islands, Caribbean
Coordinates: 18.497100, -64.415000
Type: reef

Marine Protected Area: Virgin Gorda

Best Time to Dive in Virgin Gorda & Anegada

The warmest water temperatures in Virgin Gorda & Anegada occur in January, averaging 26.8°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 26.8°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

January: 26.8°C (air: 25.6°C)
February: 26.8°C (air: 25.3°C)
March: 26.8°C (air: 25.3°C)
April: 26.8°C (air: 25.8°C)
May: 26.8°C (air: 26.9°C)
June: 26.8°C (air: 27.6°C)
July: 26.8°C (air: 27.9°C)
August: 26.8°C (air: 28.2°C)
September: 26.8°C (air: 28.4°C)
October: 26.8°C (air: 28.1°C)
November: 26.8°C (air: 27.3°C)
December: 26.8°C (air: 26.4°C)

Nearest Dive Centres to Kodiak Queen (Wreck)

Marine Life in Virgin Gorda & Anegada

Home to 462 recorded species including 371 reef fish, 39 hard corals, 11 sharks & rays, 9 other, 6 seagrass & algae, 6 whales & dolphins.

Notable Species

Mustard hill coral (Porites astreoides) - Hard Corals
Massive Starlet Coral (Siderastrea siderea) - Hard Corals
Finger Coral (Porites porites) - Hard Corals
Great star coral (Montastraea cavernosa) - Hard Corals
Gutong (Sparisoma aurofrenatum) - Reef Fish
Parrotfish (Thalassoma bifasciatum) - Reef Fish
Blue Doctor (Acanthurus coeruleus) - Reef Fish
Yellowhead Wrasse (Halichoeres garnoti) - Reef Fish
Lettuce Coral (Agaricia agaricites) - Hard Corals
Gutong (Scarus iseri) - Reef Fish
Dark Green Parrotfish (Sparisoma viride) - Reef Fish
Bicolor Damselfish (Stegastes partitus) - Reef Fish
Barber (Acanthurus bahianus) - Reef Fish
Sammy Johnson (Scarus taeniopterus) - Reef Fish
French grunt (Haemulon flavolineatum) - Reef Fish
Sharpnose Pufferfish (Canthigaster rostrata) - Reef Fish
Butterfly (Chaetodon capistratus) - Reef Fish
Barred Hamlet (Hypoplectrus puella) - Reef Fish
Longspine Squirrelfish (Holocentrus rufus) - Reef Fish
Blushing Star Coral (Stephanocoenia intersepta) - Hard Corals

Recommended Packing List for Kodiak Queen (Wreck)

Based on average water temperature of 26.8°C.

Shorty or Rashguard - warm 27°C water needs minimal exposure protection
Mask - essential for every dive
Fins
BCD - buoyancy compensator
Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories