New Guinea Reef - St. Vincent

New Guinea Reef is a site we’ve returned to time and again, and it rarely disappoints. This is a proper wall dive, starting around 12 meters and dropping down past 35, a dark blue abyss below. We love drifting along the edge, looking into that deep water, hoping for a glimpse of something larger passing through – and yes, we’ve been lucky enough to see orcas here, though that’s certainly not an everyday occurrence. What you *will* see consistently are these incredible black coral trees, some of them ancient and sprawling, bursting from the wall. They're a dark contrast to the gorgonians and sponges closer to the surface. Look closely among the branches for smaller, shyer fish like lightfish or dwarf planaxis. Caribbean reef sharks are a fairly regular sighting cruising the wall’s edge, often quite curious. This spot really suits intermediate divers comfortable with depth and current, as it can pick up a bit. We’d suggest going in the morning; the light seems to hit the wall just right then, making the colours pop.

Location
St. Vincent, St. Vincent & the Grenadines, Caribbean
Coordinates
13.150000, -61.240000
Type
reef
Maximum Depth
12-35m
Difficulty
Intermediate

Marine Protected Area: Young Island Wildlife Reserve

Best Time to Dive in St. Vincent

The warmest water temperatures in St. Vincent occur in January, averaging 27.8°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 27.8°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 27.8°C (air: 25.7°C)
  • February: 27.8°C (air: 25.8°C)
  • March: 27.8°C (air: 26.1°C)
  • April: 27.8°C (air: 26.8°C)
  • May: 27.8°C (air: 27.5°C)
  • June: 27.8°C (air: 27.4°C)
  • July: 27.8°C (air: 27.3°C)
  • August: 27.8°C (air: 27.6°C)
  • September: 27.8°C (air: 28.2°C)
  • October: 27.8°C (air: 27.9°C)
  • November: 27.8°C (air: 27.0°C)
  • December: 27.8°C (air: 26.4°C)

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Marine Life in St. Vincent

Home to 271 recorded species including 237 reef fish, 10 hard corals, 7 whales & dolphins, 4 sea snails & nudibranchs, 3 seagrass & algae, 3 sharks & rays.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for New Guinea Reef

Based on average water temperature of 27.8°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