Half Mile Reef
Protected Area
Princess Alexandra Land and Sea
Why dive here
With 127+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, humpback whales, sea turtles, sperm whales and pufferfish - Half Mile Reef offers some of Providenciales's richest reef diving. Water ranges 26-30°C, warmest August, September, October.
Half Mile Reef stretches along the wall east of French Cay, a reliable spot for a solid dive. We often find ourselves drifting into a large bowl on the wall here, which does a great job of shielding you from any strong currents. It's a nice relief sometimes. Keep an eye out for the resident schools of barracuda and mahogany snappers; they’re pretty much a fixture. If you dip down to about 85 feet, you’ll spot two impressive elephant ear sponges, a real highlight of the deeper section. It’s a good choice for divers looking for a relaxed wall dive with consistent fish action.
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Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Half Mile Reef
Half Mile Reef Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Half Mile Reef, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (21.68, -72.47) (1km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
30°C
86°F · Range: 28.7–31.4°C
Air Temperature
28°C
83°F
Wind Speed
7.73 m/s
15.0 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1013.1 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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