Anse La Raye, St. Lucia
    West Coast (incl. Anse la Raye/Canaries Local Fisheries Management Area and Marigot Bay)

    Dive Fair Haven

    Best months: Jan–Apr

    Protected Area

    West Coast (incl. Anse la Raye/Canaries Local Fisheries Management Area and Marigot Bay)

    Why dive here

    With 256+ marine species recorded in the area - including bull sharks, dolphins, eagle rays, humpback whales and oceanic whitetip sharks - Dive Fair Haven offers some of Anse La Raye's richest diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.

    Best timeJan–Apr
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeBull Sharks, Dolphins, Eagle Rays, Humpback Whales and Oceanic Whitetip Sharks · 256+ species recorded
    Water27-30°C · warmest August, September, October
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Dive Fair Haven, right outside Anse La Raye, feels like a secret the locals are letting you in on. We love that it’s usually quieter than the sites further south, giving you space to properly explore. The reef here slopes gently, allowing for long, relaxed bottom times, which is great because there's so much macro to spot. We’ve spent whole dives just combing the sandy patches and small coral heads for the more unusual stuff, like Speckled Worm Eels poking out of the sand or those tiny Padded Clingfish tucked into crannies. Our favourite time to dive here is mid-morning, just after the initial boat traffic has passed, when the light really brings out the colours of the sponges. Keep an eye out for the Needlefish cruising just beneath the surface; their reflections dance on the seabed. You’ll often find schools of Atlantic Thread Herring shimmering in the blue, sometimes with a snapper or two lurking nearby. It’s a site that rewards a slow pace and keen eyes, perfect for photographers or anyone who enjoys finding the smaller, often overlooked creatures.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Dive Fair Haven

    Dive Fair Haven Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Dive Fair Haven, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (13.94, -61.05) (1km away)

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    October Averages

    Sea Temperature

    30°C

    86°F · Range: 29.1–31.2°C

    Air Temperature

    28°C

    82°F

    Wind Speed

    5.04 m/s

    9.8 knots

    Atmospheric Pressure

    1012.5 hPa

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

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