Plongée Passion - Diamond Rock

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.

Location: Diamond Rock, Martinique, Caribbean
Coordinates: 14.503715, -61.084564

Marine Protected Area: Cap Salomon

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)

Nearest Dive Centres to Plongée Passion

CANOPEE BLEUE
Deep Turtle
Espace Plongee Martinique - ["PADI"]
NATIYABEL - SSI, PADI, CMAS, FFESSM, ANMP
O FIL DE L’EAU - FFESSM, CMAS
PLONGEE IMMERSION CARAIBES

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.

Notable Species

Barber (Acanthurus bahianus) - Reef Fish
Greater Soapfish (Rypticus saponaceus) - Reef Fish
Sperm Whale (Physeter macrocephalus) - Whales & Dolphins
Lawyer (Halichoeres radiatus) - Reef Fish
Pacific Spotted Scorpionfish (Scorpaena plumieri) - Reef Fish
Flamefish (Apogon maculatus) - Reef Fish
Bastard soldierfish (Myripristis jacobus) - Reef Fish
Clown Wrasse (Halichoeres maculipinna) - Reef Fish
Devilfish (Ophioblennius atlanticus) - Reef Fish
Cook (Holocentrus adscensionis) - Reef Fish
Jack (Epinephelus adscensionis) - Reef Fish
Hamlet (Gymnothorax moringa) - Reef Fish
Coney (Cephalopholis fulva) - Reef Fish
Porcupine (Diodon holocanthus) - Reef Fish
Blackfish (Globicephala macrorhynchus) - Whales & Dolphins
Spotted Soapfish (Rypticus subbifrenatus) - Reef Fish
Yellowtail Parrotfish (Sparisoma rubripinne) - Reef Fish
Cluck (Pareques acuminatus) - Reef Fish
Spotted Goatfish (Pseudupeneus maculatus) - Reef Fish
French grunt (Haemulon flavolineatum) - Reef Fish

Recommended Packing List for Plongée Passion

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