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 ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.
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 Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (13.76, -61.08) (5km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
30°C
86°F · Range: 29.1–31.2°C
Air Temperature
25°C
78°F
Wind Speed
5.38 m/s
10.5 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1012.3 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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