Diving in Tobago Cays

Best Time to Dive in Tobago Cays

The warmest water temperatures in Tobago Cays occur in January, averaging 27.9°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 27.9°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

• January: 27.9°C (air: 26.2°C)
• February: 27.9°C (air: 26.1°C)
• March: 27.9°C (air: 26.1°C)
• April: 27.9°C (air: 26.7°C)
• May: 27.9°C (air: 27.4°C)
• June: 27.9°C (air: 27.5°C)
• July: 27.9°C (air: 27.6°C)
• August: 27.9°C (air: 27.9°C)
• September: 27.9°C (air: 28.4°C)
• October: 27.9°C (air: 28.3°C)
• November: 27.9°C (air: 27.5°C)
• December: 27.9°C (air: 27.0°C)

Marine Life in Tobago Cays

Home to 256 recorded species including 223 reef fish, 12 hard corals, 8 whales & dolphins, 3 seagrass & algae, 2 sea snails & nudibranchs, 2 sharks & rays.

Dive Site Difficulty in Tobago Cays

Tobago Cays has 1 beginner, 1 intermediate dive sites - suitable for divers of all levels.

Recommended Packing List for Tobago Cays

Based on average water temperature of 27.9°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 Tobago Cays

• Young Island Wildlife Reserve - Wildlife Reserve (IUCN Category IV)
• Miligan Island - Wildlife Reserve (IUCN Category IV)
• Allwash Island Wildlife Reserve - Wildlife Reserve (IUCN Category IV)
• Battowia Island Wildlife Reserve - Wildlife Reserve (IUCN Category IV)
• Chateaubelair Islet Wildlife Reserve - Wildlife Reserve / Marine Park (IUCN Category IV)
• Frigate Island - Wildlife Reserve (IUCN Category IV)
• Isle Quatre Marine Reserve / Marine Conservation Area - Marine Reserve / Marine Conservation Area / Wildlife Reserve (IUCN Category IV)
• LaPaz Rock Wildlife Reserve - Wildlife Reserve (IUCN Category IV)
• Petit Canouan Wildlife Reserve - Wildlife Reserve (IUCN Category IV)
• Pigeon Island Wildlife Reserve - Wildlife Reserve (IUCN Category IV)
• Petit St. Vincent Wildlife Reserve - Wildlife Reserve (IUCN Category VI)
• Union-Palm Island Marine Conservation Area - Marine Conservation Area (IUCN Category VI)
• Sail Rock Wildlife Reserve - Wildlife Reserve (IUCN Category IV)
• Savan Island Wildlife Reserve - Wildlife Reserve (IUCN Category IV)
• Big Cay Wildlife Reserve - Wildlife Reserve (IUCN Category IV)
• West Cay Wildlife Reserve - Wildlife Reserve (IUCN Category IV)
• Bequia Marine Conservation Area - Marine Conservation Area / Wildlife Reserve (IUCN Category VI)
• Tobago Cays-Mayreau MP/MR/Wildlife Reserve - Marine Park / Marine Reserve / Wildlife Reserve (IUCN Category II)
• Canouan Marine Reserve / Marine Conservation Area - Marine Reserve (IUCN Category IV)
• Catholic Island Wildlife Reserve - Wildlife Reserve (IUCN Category IV)
• Mustique Marine Reserve - Marine Reserve (IUCN Category IV)
• South Coast Marine Park - Marine Park (IUCN Category II)
• Tobago Cays-Mayreau MP/MR/Wildlife Reserve - Specially Protected Area (Cartagena Convention) (IUCN Category II)
• Owia Salt Pond - Recreational Area (IUCN Category III)
• Rabacca River Recreation Park - Recreation Area (IUCN Category V)
• Rawacou Beach - Recreational Aeea (IUCN Category III)

Getting to Tobago Cays - Nearest Airports

• Canouan Airport (CIW), Canouan - 4 km away, approx 19 min travel time
• Argyle International Airport (SVD), Kingstown - 59 km away, approx 80 min travel time
• Maurice Bishop International Airport (GND), Saint George's - 87 km away, approx 110 min travel time