Prospect Reef Ocho Rios Jamaica
Protected Area
Ocho Rios Protected Area
Why dive here
With 361+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, bull sharks, eagle rays, nurse sharks and seahorses - Prospect Reef Ocho Rios Jamaica offers some of Ocho Rios's richest reef diving. Water ranges 27-31°C, warmest August, September, October.
Prospect Reef offers a gentle introduction to Caribbean diving just off Ocho Rios. We've found the coral formations here are decent, home to parrotfish and small schools of snapper. It’s a good spot for newer divers or those looking for a relaxed afternoon drift, often with decent visibility and manageable currents. Expect a pleasant, straightforward reef dive.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Prospect Reef Ocho Rios Jamaica
Prospect Reef Ocho Rios Jamaica Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Prospect Reef Ocho Rios Jamaica, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (17.95, -76.78) (14km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
31°C
87°F · Range: 28.7–31.9°C
Air Temperature
27°C
81°F
Wind Speed
3.66 m/s
7.1 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1012.6 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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