Anse Chastanet Reef
Protected Area
West Coast (incl. Soufriere, Rachette Reefs, Petit Piton, Gros Piton and Anse Chastenets)
Why dive here
With 250+ marine species recorded in the area - including bull sharks, dolphins, eagle rays, humpback whales and oceanic whitetip sharks - Anse Chastanet Reef offers some of Soufriere & The Pitons's richest reef diving. Water sits around 28°C.
Anse Chastanet Reef is exactly the kind of site we gravitate towards when we just want to float and take it all in. It’s a comfortable, easy dive, dropping gently from about 3 metres down to 20, making it perfect for a relaxed afternoon or even a night dive. What we really love here is the sheer density of small stuff if you slow down and look for it. We've spent entire dives in just a few square metres, spotting tiny blennies peeking from coral heads and the almost transparent bodies of juvenile fish flitting between the seafans. It’s shore-accessible, which is a big plus – no long boat rides needed. The currents are usually negligible, just a gentle sway, and visibility typically holds strong at 15-20 metres, even after a bit of rain. Keep an eye out for triggerfish patrolling the reef crest and banded cleaner shrimp setting up their stations. Our favourite memory is finding a trio of suspicious lizardfish, perfectly camouflaged, just waiting for something unsuspecting to swim by. This spot truly shines for macro enthusiasts and anyone looking for a stress-free, beautiful dive.
Typical Anse Chastanet Reef Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Anse Chastanet Reef
Anse Chastanet Reef Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Anse Chastanet Reef, sourced from NOAA buoy data - nearest station: Open-Meteo grid (13.81, -61.07) (0km away)
August Averages
Sea Temperature
27.68°C
82°F
Air Temperature
25.42°C
78°F
Wind Speed
5.49 m/s
10.7 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1013.7 hPa
Based on 5 years of monitoring data · Data sources: NOAA NDBC
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