Diving in Anse La Raye

Explore 6 dive sites in Anse La Raye, St. Lucia. Ocean conditions, marine species, and dive centres.

Best Time to Dive in Anse La Raye

The warmest water temperatures in Anse La Raye occur in January, averaging 27.7°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 27.7°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 27.7°C (air: 25.5°C)
  • February: 27.7°C (air: 25.5°C)
  • March: 27.7°C (air: 25.9°C)
  • April: 27.7°C (air: 26.8°C)
  • May: 27.7°C (air: 27.6°C)
  • June: 27.7°C (air: 27.6°C)
  • July: 27.7°C (air: 27.4°C)
  • August: 27.7°C (air: 27.7°C)
  • September: 27.7°C (air: 28.1°C)
  • October: 27.7°C (air: 27.8°C)
  • November: 27.7°C (air: 26.9°C)
  • December: 27.7°C (air: 26.2°C)

Marine Life in Anse La Raye

Home to 261 recorded species including 232 reef fish, 11 whales & dolphins, 6 sharks & rays, 4 seagrass & algae, 3 sea snails & nudibranchs, 2 other.

Dive Site Difficulty in Anse La Raye

Anse La Raye has 1 beginner, 1 advanced dive sites - suitable for divers of all levels.

Recommended Packing List for Anse La Raye

Based on average water temperature of 27.7°C.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 28°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 Anse La Raye

  • Maria Islands Wildlife Reserve - Nature / Wildlife Reserve (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Pigeon Island - National Landmark (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Anse Cochon - Protected Landscape (IUCN Category V)
  • Moule a Chique - Marine Reserve (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Ceasar-Mathurin - Marine Reserve (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Tapion - Historic Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Dennery Island - Nature Reserve (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Choc - Historic Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • The Maria Islet Reef - Marine Reserve (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Zone de gestion des Pitons - World Heritage Site (natural or mixed) (IUCN Category Not Applicable)
  • Doré-Piaye - Protected Landscape (IUCN Category V)
  • Iyanola and Grande Anses, Esperance and Fond D'ors - National Park (IUCN Category V)
  • Praslin Island - Nature Reserve (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Rat Island - Nature Reserve (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • East Coast and Praslin - Marine Management Area / Marine Reserve (IUCN Category V)
  • East Coast (incl. Fond D'Or, Grand Anse Marine Reserve, Cas En Bas, Marquis, Esperance Harbour and Louvette Marine Reserves) - National Park and Marine Management Area (IUCN Category V)
  • East Coast - Marine Managed Area (IUCN Category V)
  • East Coast - Marine Managed Area (IUCN Category V)
  • Laborie and - Marine Managed Area (IUCN Category V)
  • West Coast (incl. Anse la Raye/Canaries Local Fisheries Management Area) - Local Fisheries Marine Management Area (IUCN Category V)
  • Mandelé - Protected Landscape (IUCN Category V)
  • Scorpion Island - Nature Reserve and Marine Reserve (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • East Coast - Marine Managed Area (IUCN Category V)
  • West Coast (incl. Anse la Raye/Canaries Local Fisheries Management Area and Marigot Bay) - Marine Management Area / Marine Reserve (IUCN Category V)
  • West Coast (incl. Soufriere, Rachette Reefs, Petit Piton, Gros Piton and Anse Chastenets) - National Park and Marine Management Area (IUCN Category V)
  • Pointe Sable - Environmental Protection Area (IUCN Category V)
  • West Coast (incl. Anse la Raye/Canaries Local Fisheries Management Area and Anse Cochon, Anse Galet and Anse la Verdures) - Marine Management Area / Marine Reserve (IUCN Category V)
  • Cold Upwelling - Marine Managed Area (IUCN Category V)
  • Pitons(Qualibou and Canaries) - National Park (IUCN Category V)
  • Savannes Bay - Wetland of International Importance (Ramsar Site) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Mankòté Mangrove - Wetland of International Importance (Ramsar Site) (IUCN Category Not Reported)

Getting to Anse La Raye - Nearest Airports

  • George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU), Castries - 9 km away, approx 25 min travel time
  • Hewanorra International Airport (UVF), Vieux Fort - 26 km away, approx 44 min travel time
  • Martinique Aimé Césaire International Airport (FDF), Fort-de-France - 71 km away, approx 92 min travel time

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