Mountain Top
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 - Mountain Top offers some of Soufriere-Scotts Head Marine Reserve's richest wall diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.
Mountain Top is one of those Dominica dives that requires a bit of good fortune to access. You need calm seas, basically no wind or strong current, but when it lines up, it’s worth the wait. We’ve found the top of the seamount sits around 17 meters, and the lack of cover means you often find yourself swimming alongside big schools of horse-eye jacks and rainbow runners. It’s a great spot for seeing the bigger picture, with plenty of barracuda lurking, and if there’s a gentle current, the jacks are known to cruise right up close. The site drops to 26 meters, with visibility averaging 21 meters, making it a good choice for divers comfortable in open water with some mild current.
Typical Mountain Top Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Mountain Top
Mountain Top Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Mountain Top, 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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