Diving in Providenciales

Explore 32 dive sites in Providenciales, Turks & Caicos. Ocean conditions, marine species, and dive centres.

Best Time to Dive in Providenciales

The warmest water temperatures in Providenciales occur in January, averaging 26.4°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 26.4°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 26.4°C (air: 25.1°C)
  • February: 26.4°C (air: 24.8°C)
  • March: 26.4°C (air: 24.9°C)
  • April: 26.4°C (air: 25.5°C)
  • May: 26.4°C (air: 26.8°C)
  • June: 26.4°C (air: 28.0°C)
  • July: 26.4°C (air: 28.4°C)
  • August: 26.4°C (air: 28.6°C)
  • September: 26.4°C (air: 28.7°C)
  • October: 26.4°C (air: 28.3°C)
  • November: 26.4°C (air: 27.1°C)
  • December: 26.4°C (air: 25.8°C)

Marine Life in Providenciales

Home to 127 recorded species including 105 reef fish, 16 hard corals, 2 sea snails & nudibranchs, 2 whales & dolphins, 1 other, 1 octopus & squid.

Dive Site Difficulty in Providenciales

Providenciales has 2 beginner dive sites - suitable for divers of all levels.

Recommended Packing List for Providenciales

Based on average water temperature of 26.4°C.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 26°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 Providenciales

  • Grand Turk Cays, Land and Sea - National Park (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Big Sand Cay - Sanctuary (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Fort George Land and Sea - National Park (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Vine Point and Ocean Hole - Nature Reserve (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Bell Sound - Nature Reserve (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Long Cay - Sanctuary (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Three Mary Cays - Sanctuary (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Chalk Sound - National Park (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • North West Point Marine - National Park (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • East Bay Islands - National Park (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Salt Cay - Area of Historical Interest (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Pigeon Pond and Frenchman's Creek - Nature Reserve (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Princess Alexandra Marine National Park - Nature Reserve (IUCN Category III)
  • West Caicos Marine - National Park (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Admiral Cockburn Land And Sea - National Park (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Princess Alexandra Land and Sea - National Park (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Columbus Landfall Marine - National Park (IUCN Category IV)
  • Admiral Cockburn - Nature Reserve (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Fort George - Area of Historical Interest (IUCN Category V)
  • North, Middle and East Caicos - Nature Reserve (IUCN Category IV)
  • North, Middle & East Caicos Islands - Wetland of International Importance (Ramsar Site) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • French, Bush and Seal Cays - Sanctuary (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Molasses Reef Wreck - Area of Historical Interest (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • HMS Endymion Wreck - Area of Historical Interest (IUCN Category Not Reported)

Getting to Providenciales - Nearest Airports

  • Providenciales International Airport (PLS), Providenciales - 27 km away, approx 44 min travel time
  • Cap Haitien International Airport (CAP), Cap Haitien - 219 km away, approx 254 min travel time
  • Cibao International Airport (STI), Santiago - 321 km away, approx 365 min travel time

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