Diving in Soufriere-Scotts Head Marine Reserve

Explore 24 dive sites in Soufriere-Scotts Head Marine Reserve, Dominica. Ocean conditions, marine species, and dive centres.

Best Time to Dive in Soufriere-Scotts Head Marine Reserve

The warmest water temperatures in Soufriere-Scotts Head Marine Reserve occur in January, averaging 27.2°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 27.2°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 27.2°C (air: 24.7°C)
  • February: 27.2°C (air: 24.5°C)
  • March: 27.2°C (air: 24.7°C)
  • April: 27.2°C (air: 25.5°C)
  • May: 27.2°C (air: 26.6°C)
  • June: 27.2°C (air: 26.8°C)
  • July: 27.2°C (air: 26.6°C)
  • August: 27.2°C (air: 26.9°C)
  • September: 27.2°C (air: 27.3°C)
  • October: 27.2°C (air: 27.0°C)
  • November: 27.2°C (air: 26.1°C)
  • December: 27.2°C (air: 25.2°C)

Marine Life in Soufriere-Scotts Head Marine Reserve

Home to 271 recorded species including 215 reef fish, 24 hard corals, 14 whales & dolphins, 3 other, 3 sea urchins, 3 sharks & rays.

Dive Site Difficulty in Soufriere-Scotts Head Marine Reserve

Soufriere-Scotts Head Marine Reserve has 1 beginner, 1 intermediate, 1 advanced dive sites - suitable for divers of all levels.

Recommended Packing List for Soufriere-Scotts Head Marine Reserve

Based on average water temperature of 27.2°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

Marine Protected Areas in Soufriere-Scotts Head Marine Reserve

  • Cabrits - National Park (IUCN Category II)
  • Indian River - National Park and Ecological Reserve (IUCN Category II)
  • Soufriere/Scott's Head - Marine Reserve (IUCN Category IV)

Getting to Soufriere-Scotts Head Marine Reserve - Nearest Airports

  • Canefield Airport (DCF), Canefield - 12 km away, approx 28 min travel time
  • Martinique Aimé Césaire International Airport (FDF), Fort-de-France - 82 km away, approx 104 min travel time
  • Maryse Condé International Airport (PTP), Pointe-à-Pitre - 116 km away, approx 142 min travel time

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