Teigland - St. Kitts

Teigland is one of those St. Kitts sites we always try to hit, especially if we’re looking for a relaxed, easy dive with plenty to hold our attention. It’s got a lovely, gradual slope, making it perfect for an extended bottom time without too much depth anxiety. We often find ourselves just finning slowly, letting our eyes adjust to the details. What we really love about Teigland is the way it encourages you to slow down. It's not about big pelagics here, though we’ve certainly seen turtles gliding past. Instead, it’s all about the nooks and crannies. Keep an eye out for those Bigeye Stargazers – they’re masters of camouflage, burying themselves in the sand with just their eyes poking out. You’ll spot Molly Millers darting amongst the coral, and the French Grunts always seem to be schooling in impressive numbers, their yellow stripes a flash against the blue. The Elkhorn coral formations here are particularly healthy, providing excellent habitat for juvenile fish. We always suggest taking your time over the sand patches too; that’s where you’re more likely to spot a Little post horn squid doing its quirky dance. If you’re into macro and don’t mind a gentle pace, Teigland is a brilliant way to spend an hour underwater.

Location: St. Kitts, St. Kitts & Nevis, Caribbean
Coordinates: 17.982767, -63.042538

Best Time to Dive in St. Kitts

The warmest water temperatures in St. Kitts occur in January, averaging 27.1°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 27.1°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

January: 27.1°C (air: 25.1°C)
February: 27.1°C (air: 24.8°C)
March: 27.1°C (air: 25.1°C)
April: 27.1°C (air: 25.7°C)
May: 27.1°C (air: 26.9°C)
June: 27.1°C (air: 27.6°C)
July: 27.1°C (air: 27.6°C)
August: 27.1°C (air: 27.9°C)
September: 27.1°C (air: 27.9°C)
October: 27.1°C (air: 27.6°C)
November: 27.1°C (air: 26.8°C)
December: 27.1°C (air: 25.9°C)

Nearest Dive Centres to Teigland

Marine Life in St. Kitts

Home to 393 recorded species including 318 reef fish, 27 hard corals, 11 other, 7 whales & dolphins, 7 sharks & rays, 6 crabs & lobsters.

Notable Species

Mustard hill coral (Porites astreoides) - Hard Corals
Great star coral (Montastraea cavernosa) - Hard Corals
Lettuce Coral (Agaricia agaricites) - Hard Corals
Barber (Acanthurus bahianus) - Reef Fish
Blue Doctor (Acanthurus coeruleus) - Reef Fish
Gutong (Sparisoma aurofrenatum) - Reef Fish
Coney (Cephalopholis fulva) - Reef Fish
Massive Starlet Coral (Siderastrea siderea) - Hard Corals
Grooved brain coral (Diploria labyrinthiformis) - Hard Corals
Sheephead (Microspathodon chrysurus) - Reef Fish
Dark Green Parrotfish (Sparisoma viride) - Reef Fish
Boulder Brain Coral (Colpophyllia natans) - Hard Corals
Sammy Johnson (Scarus taeniopterus) - Reef Fish
Butterfly (Chaetodon capistratus) - Reef Fish
Blackfish (Melichthys niger) - Reef Fish
Gutong (Scarus iseri) - Reef Fish
French grunt (Haemulon flavolineatum) - Reef Fish
Hogfish (Bodianus rufus) - Reef Fish
Angelfish (Holacanthus tricolor) - Reef Fish
Graysby (Cephalopholis cruentata) - Reef Fish

Recommended Packing List for Teigland

Based on average water temperature of 27.1°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