The Sisters - Tobago

The Sisters. Now this is a dive where you earn your lunch. Five rocky islets, just off Tobago’s northern coast, where the Atlantic meets the Caribbean, and it feels like it. You'll drop in, usually, and immediately feel the push of the current. It’s a drift, absolutely, but a lively one. We love that feeling of being propelled along, flying past the rocky outcrops. This isn't about lingering and poking into every crevice; it's about the sweep, the scale. We’ve had some truly exhilarating encounters here. Nurse sharks are a common sight, often tucked into the ledges, but it’s the potential for hammerheads that really brings us back. We’ve seen them, usually in the blue, just shadows at first, then unmistakable. Keep an eye out into the deeper water, especially off the south-westernmost islet. The visibility can be 20-25 metres on a good day, but it’s the movement that defines it. This is a site for advanced divers, no question. You need to be comfortable in strong currents and ready for a ride. The depths here drop quickly, 12 metres down to 40, so buoyancy control is key. It’s a rush, a proper open-ocean feel right there off the coast.

Location: Tobago, Trinidad & Tobago, Caribbean
Coordinates: 11.330000, -60.500000
Type: drift
Maximum Depth: 12-40m
Difficulty: Advanced

Marine Protected Area: Buccoo Reef

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)

Nearest Dive Centres to The Sisters

Dive Shop
Tobago Dive Experience - ["PADI"]

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.

Notable Species

Goldspot Goby (Gnatholepis thompsoni) - Reef Fish
Molly Miller (Labrisomus nuchipinnis) - Reef Fish
Hamlet (Gymnothorax moringa) - Reef Fish
Spinyhead Blenny (Acanthemblemaria spinosa) - Reef Fish
Barber (Acanthurus bahianus) - Reef Fish
Parrotfish (Thalassoma bifasciatum) - Reef Fish
Saddled Blenny (Malacoctenus triangulatus) - Reef Fish
Slippery Dick (Halichoeres bivittatus) - Reef Fish
Harlequin Bass (Serranus tigrinus) - Reef Fish
Flamefish (Apogon maculatus) - Reef Fish
Cook (Holocentrus adscensionis) - Reef Fish
Yellowhead Wrasse (Halichoeres garnoti) - Reef Fish
French grunt (Haemulon flavolineatum) - Reef Fish
Gutong (Sparisoma aurofrenatum) - Reef Fish
Devilfish (Ophioblennius atlanticus) - Reef Fish
Dusky Cardinalfish (Phaeoptyx pigmentaria) - Reef Fish
Conklin's cardinalfish (Phaeoptyx conklini) - Reef Fish
Rusty Goby (Priolepis hipoliti) - Reef Fish
Colon Goby (Coryphopterus dicrus) - Reef Fish
Clown Wrasse (Halichoeres maculipinna) - Reef Fish

Recommended Packing List for The Sisters

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