Diving in Soufriere & The Pitons

Explore 10 dive sites in Soufriere & The Pitons, St. Lucia. Ocean conditions, marine species, and dive centres.

Best Time to Dive in Soufriere & The Pitons

The warmest water temperatures in Soufriere & The Pitons 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: 23.3°C)
  • February: 27.7°C (air: 23.4°C)
  • March: 27.7°C (air: 23.7°C)
  • April: 27.7°C (air: 24.5°C)
  • May: 27.7°C (air: 25.3°C)
  • June: 27.7°C (air: 25.3°C)
  • July: 27.7°C (air: 25.1°C)
  • August: 27.7°C (air: 25.4°C)
  • September: 27.7°C (air: 25.7°C)
  • October: 27.7°C (air: 25.4°C)
  • November: 27.7°C (air: 24.6°C)
  • December: 27.7°C (air: 23.9°C)

Marine Life in Soufriere & The Pitons

Home to 255 recorded species including 228 reef fish, 9 whales & dolphins, 6 sharks & rays, 4 seagrass & algae, 3 sea snails & nudibranchs, 1 sea urchins.

Dive Site Difficulty in Soufriere & The Pitons

Soufriere & The Pitons has 2 beginner, 2 intermediate dive sites - suitable for divers of all levels.

Recommended Packing List for Soufriere & The Pitons

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 Soufriere & The Pitons

  • 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 Soufriere & The Pitons - Nearest Airports

  • Hewanorra International Airport (UVF), Vieux Fort - 11 km away, approx 27 min travel time
  • Argyle International Airport (SVD), Kingstown - 71 km away, approx 92 min travel time
  • Martinique Aimé Césaire International Airport (FDF), Fort-de-France - 89 km away, approx 113 min travel time

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