Diamond Rock, Martinique
    Cap Salomon

    Plongée Passion

    Best months: Jan–Apr

    Protected Area

    Cap Salomon

    Why dive here

    With 362+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, dolphins, eagle rays, humpback whales and nurse sharks - Plongée Passion offers some of Diamond Rock's richest diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.

    Best timeJan–Apr
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeBarracuda, Dolphins, Eagle Rays, Humpback Whales and Nurse Sharks · 362+ species recorded
    Water27-30°C · warmest August, September, October
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Plongée Passion at Diamond Rock is a site we’ll always make time for. Sure, the Rock itself gets all the glory, but this lesser-dived spot on its leeward side is where the real magic happens, particularly if you’ve got a good eye for the small stuff. We typically drop onto a rocky slope that levels out around 20 metres, then spend the dive slowly working our way along the wall. What makes it special? The sheer density of fish life, for starters. You’ll find schools of French grunts and Bermuda cones so thick you can barely see the rock face behind them. Look closer, and that’s where the fun really begins. We’ve spent entire dives here spotting unusual finds – Spitlure frogfish clinging to sponges, or the delicate patterns of a Padded clingfish. It’s a site that rewards slow diving and meticulous searching. The currents here are generally mild, making it perfect for photographers or anyone who just wants to soak it all in without being rushed. We’d suggest a morning dive, as the light catches the schooling fish beautifully then.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Plongée Passion

    Plongée Passion Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Plongée Passion, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (14.54, -61.06) (5km away)

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    October Averages

    Sea Temperature

    30°C

    86°F · Range: 29.1–30.9°C

    Air Temperature

    28°C

    82°F

    Wind Speed

    5.21 m/s

    10.1 knots

    Atmospheric Pressure

    1012.3 hPa

    Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data

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