West Bank
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 - West Bank offers some of Soufriere-Scotts Head Marine Reserve's richest diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.
West Bank, often bundled with its Soufriere neighbors like Scotts Head Pinnacle, is a distinct site for good reason. We’re talking about a standalone pinnacle, really. It maxes out around 23 meters deep, which means plenty of bottom time to take two laps around it, something we often do. You'll navigate walls, crevices, and sloping coral shelves, often spotting barracuda patrolling and yellowcheek wrasse flitting about. Visibility tends to be excellent, regularly hitting 24 meters, giving you clear views of nurse sharks lounging and turtles cruising by. This is a site that suits divers looking for a relaxed exploration of a vibrant Caribbean pinnacle, a nice complement to some of Dominica’s more dramatic drops.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for West Bank
West Bank Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for West Bank, 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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