Diving in Tobago

Explore 70 dive sites in Tobago, Trinidad & Tobago. Ocean conditions, marine species, and dive centres.

Best Time to Dive in Tobago

The warmest water temperatures in Tobago occur in January, averaging 28.1°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 28.1°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 28.1°C (air: 24.4°C)
  • February: 28.1°C (air: 24.3°C)
  • March: 28.1°C (air: 24.6°C)
  • April: 28.1°C (air: 25.1°C)
  • May: 28.1°C (air: 25.6°C)
  • June: 28.1°C (air: 25.4°C)
  • July: 28.1°C (air: 25.4°C)
  • August: 28.1°C (air: 25.8°C)
  • September: 28.1°C (air: 26.5°C)
  • October: 28.1°C (air: 26.1°C)
  • November: 28.1°C (air: 25.3°C)
  • December: 28.1°C (air: 24.8°C)

Marine Life in Tobago

Home to 344 recorded species including 323 reef fish, 5 other, 4 whales & dolphins, 4 sharks & rays, 2 hard corals, 2 sea snails & nudibranchs.

Dive Site Difficulty in Tobago

Tobago has 1 beginner, 2 intermediate, 1 advanced dive sites - suitable for divers of all levels.

Recommended Packing List for Tobago

Based on average water temperature of 28.1°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

  • Buccoo Reef - Marine Reserve (IUCN Category IV)
  • Buccoo Reef / Bon Accord Lagoon Complex - Wetland of International Importance (Ramsar Site) (IUCN Category Not Reported)

Getting to Tobago - Nearest Airports

  • Piarco International Airport (POS), Port of Spain - 1 km away, approx 17 min travel time
  • A.N.R. Robinson International Airport (TAB), Scarborough - 84 km away, approx 107 min travel time
  • Maurice Bishop International Airport (GND), Saint George's - 164 km away, approx 194 min travel time

Dive Sites

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