Soufriere-Scotts Head Marine Reserve, Dominica
    Soufriere/Scott's Head

    Condo

    Best months: Jan–Dec

    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 - Condo offers some of Soufriere-Scotts Head Marine Reserve's richest drift diving. Water sits around 27°C.

    Marine lifeBarracuda, Dolphins, Dwarf Minke Whales, Humpback Whales and Nurse Sharks · 266+ species recorded
    Water27°C · warmest January, February, March
    CharacterDrift dive
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Haapiti is one of those Bora Bora lagoon dives we always make time for, especially if we’re looking for something a bit different from the usual channel drifts. The name of the game here is exploring the coral plateau, which gives way to three distinct, large holes. Drop into these and you're surrounded by schools of snapper, all jostling for position. Move out of the holes and the reef opens up to a maze of smaller excavations and mini-caves. We often spot bluespotted stingrays tucked into the sand patches here, and the blacktip sharks cruise by with a relaxed indifference we appreciate. The average visibility is good, around 23m, but on a calm day, it really stretches out. We'd suggest aiming for a morning dive before the boat traffic picks up. The light filters down beautifully into those holes then, creating a really serene atmosphere. This isn't a high-adrenaline site; it’s more about a relaxed exploration, perfect for photographers or divers who appreciate the finer details of a healthy reef.

    Safety Notes

    Drift dive - carry a surface marker buoy (SMB) and stay with your group. Brief the current direction before entry.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Condo

    Condo Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Condo, sourced from NOAA buoy data - nearest station: Open-Meteo grid (15.23, -61.36) (0km away)

    August Averages

    Sea Temperature

    27.23°C

    81°F

    Air Temperature

    26.95°C

    81°F

    Wind Speed

    5.98 m/s

    11.6 knots

    Atmospheric Pressure

    1014.6 hPa

    Based on 5 years of monitoring data · Data sources: NOAA NDBC

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