Anse La Raye Wall - Anse La Raye

Anse La Raye Wall is one of those St. Lucia sites that just keeps giving. We love a good wall dive, and this one really delivers, dropping deep past overhangs and crevices. It's an advanced spot for sure; you’ll want to be comfortable with your buoyancy, especially when the current picks up a bit, which it can do without much warning. The real draw here is the black coral, huge fans of it clinging to the darker sections of the wall. We’ve found some impressive barrel sponges, too, big enough to fit a person, if you were so inclined. Keep an eye out into the blue. We've had a few lucky encounters with eagle rays gliding by, their shadows passing quickly overhead. Look closely at the smaller stuff, too. The hamlets are everywhere, and we often spot triggerfish picking at the coral. It’s a dive that rewards patience and a good light, especially for those darker corners where the wall recedes. Go in the morning before the boat traffic gets heavy.

Location
Anse La Raye, St. Lucia, Caribbean
Coordinates
13.945000, -61.050000
Type
wall
Maximum Depth
15-40m
Difficulty
Advanced

Marine Protected Area: West Coast (incl. Anse la Raye/Canaries Local Fisheries Management Area and Anse Cochon, Anse Galet and Anse la Verdures)

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)

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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.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for Anse La Raye Wall

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