Champagne Reef
Protected Area
Soufriere/Scott's Head
Why dive here
With 266+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales and nurse sharks - Champagne Reef offers some of Soufriere-Scotts Head Marine Reserve's richest reef diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.
Champagne Reef, off Dominica's southwest coast, delivers exactly what the name promises: warm, effervescent bubbles rising through the reef. It’s a gentle dive, topping out around 15 metres, making it perfect for newer divers or those who just want to chill out and enjoy something a bit different. We’ve seen yellowhead jawfish darting in and out of their burrows here, and the black coral looks particularly striking against the volcanic rock. While you’re unlikely to spot a whale shark, the sheer novelty of swimming through naturally warmed, bubbling water makes this a fun, easygoing dive.
Typical Champagne Reef Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Champagne Reef
Champagne Reef Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Champagne Reef, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (15.32, -61.39) (1km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
30°C
86°F · Range: 28.9–31.1°C
Air Temperature
27°C
81°F
Wind Speed
5.54 m/s
10.8 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1013.2 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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