Scotts Head Drop Off
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 - Scotts Head Drop Off offers some of Soufriere-Scotts Head Marine Reserve's richest reef diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.
Scotts Head Drop Off is a solid second dive, often paired with something deeper. We like the wall here; it’s genuinely colorful and provides plenty of nooks and crannies to explore. Expect to spend time peering into crevices, where you'll often spot lobsters, crabs, and various shrimps. The Yellowhead Jawfish is a regular here, and if you’re lucky, a ray or turtle might cruise by. It’s a good spot for macro enthusiasts, and generally quite sheltered, though we have hit a bit of current when drifting outside the main bay. Maximum depth clocks in at 21 meters, so it’s a nice, relaxed profile.
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Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Scotts Head Drop Off
Scotts Head Drop Off Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Scotts Head Drop Off, 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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