Diving in Diamond Rock

Explore 14 dive sites in Diamond Rock, Martinique. Ocean conditions, marine species, and dive centres.

Best Time to Dive in Diamond Rock

The warmest water temperatures in Diamond Rock occur in January, averaging 27.5°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 27.5°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 27.5°C (air: 25.8°C)
  • February: 27.5°C (air: 25.8°C)
  • March: 27.5°C (air: 26.2°C)
  • April: 27.5°C (air: 27.0°C)
  • May: 27.5°C (air: 27.9°C)
  • June: 27.5°C (air: 27.9°C)
  • July: 27.5°C (air: 27.6°C)
  • August: 27.5°C (air: 27.9°C)
  • September: 27.5°C (air: 28.1°C)
  • October: 27.5°C (air: 27.8°C)
  • November: 27.5°C (air: 27.0°C)
  • December: 27.5°C (air: 26.3°C)

Marine Life in Diamond Rock

Home to 369 recorded species including 327 reef fish, 15 whales & dolphins, 8 sharks & rays, 3 seagrass & algae, 3 sea snails & nudibranchs, 3 other.

Dive Site Difficulty in Diamond Rock

Diamond Rock has 1 advanced dive sites - suitable for experienced divers.

Recommended Packing List for Diamond Rock

Based on average water temperature of 27.5°C.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 27°C water needs minimal exposure protection
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories

Marine Protected Areas in Diamond Rock

  • Îlets De Sainte-Anne - National Nature Reserve (IUCN Category IV)
  • Rocher Du Diamant - Biotope Protection Order (IUCN Category IV)
  • Cap Salomon - Land acquired by Conservatoire du Littoral (national seaside and lakeside conservancy) (IUCN Category IV)
  • Ilet Boisseau - Biotope Protection Order (IUCN Category IV)
  • Ilet Loup Garou - Biotope Protection Order (IUCN Category IV)
  • Ilet Oscar - Biotope Protection Order (IUCN Category IV)
  • Ilet Petit Vincent - Biotope Protection Order (IUCN Category IV)
  • Secteur Du Pain De Sucre - Biotope Protection Order (IUCN Category IV)
  • Rocher Du Diamant - Land acquired by Conservatoire du Littoral (national seaside and lakeside conservancy) (IUCN Category IV)
  • Le Cap Ferre - Land acquired by Conservatoire du Littoral (national seaside and lakeside conservancy) (IUCN Category IV)
  • Ilets Du Robert - Land acquired by Conservatoire du Littoral (national seaside and lakeside conservancy) (IUCN Category IV)
  • Ilet Sainte-Marie - Biotope Protection Order (IUCN Category IV)
  • Rocher De La Caravelle - Land acquired by Conservatoire du Littoral (national seaside and lakeside conservancy) (IUCN Category IV)
  • Le Galion - Pointe Jean-Claude - Land acquired by Conservatoire du Littoral (national seaside and lakeside conservancy) (IUCN Category IV)
  • Marine Du Prêcheur - Albert Falco - Regional Nature Reserve (IUCN Category IV)
  • Martinique - Marine Nature Park (IUCN Category V)
  • Périmètre De Protection De La Réserve Des Ilets De Sainte-Anne - Protected perimeter around a national nature reserve (IUCN Category IV)

Getting to Diamond Rock - Nearest Airports

  • Martinique Aimé Césaire International Airport (FDF), Fort-de-France - 9 km away, approx 25 min travel time
  • Hewanorra International Airport (UVF), Vieux Fort - 87 km away, approx 110 min travel time
  • Argyle International Airport (SVD), Kingstown - 151 km away, approx 180 min travel time

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