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Carval Rock

Located between Ginger and Cooper islands, this dive site offers a thrilling experience for advanced divers. The site features a large rock formation that faces the open ocean, creating a perfect habitat for a variety of marine life. With its open exposure to current flows, this site is a favorite among divers looking to spot schooling sennet.

But it's not just the sennet that you can expect to see here. The exposed rock face and surrounding boulders attract larger pelagic species, including reef sharks, barracuda, and mackerel. Keep your eyes peeled as you explore the depths of this site, as Caribbean Reef Sharks are frequently spotted in the area.

In addition to the impressive shark sightings, this dive site boasts an abundance of other marine species. Look out for vibrant schools of Bermuda Chub, Creole Wrasse, Black Durgeons, and Sergeant Majors, as well as a variety of colorful reef fish. The visibility at this site is excellent, reaching up to 15 meters, allowing divers to fully immerse themselves in the mesmerizing underwater world.

With a maximum depth of 18 meters, this dive site offers a thrilling adventure for advanced divers seeking a more challenging experience. Located in the beautiful British Virgin Islands, this dive spot is conveniently close to Road Town, VG 1110. Immerse yourself in the captivating marine life of this stunning dive site and create memories that will last a lifetime.

Diving Conditions Score for Carval Rock

7.1
Good

Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for Carval Rock

Depth

18m

Visibility

15m

Experience Level

advanced

Weather Conditions for Carval Rock

Wave Height

1.38m

Wind Speed

26 m/s

Water Temp

28.4°C

Visibility

35.6km

Cloud Cover

89%

Wave Period

5.75s

Air Temperature

28.7°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Carval Rock
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Dive Score Chart for Carval Rock

Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 6.843333333333334/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.32m, Wind 29 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 6.606566666666666/10.

Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.

Sunrise at Carval Rock: 06:00
Sunset at Carval Rock: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Carval Rock are affected by daylight hours. Sunrise occurs at 06:00 and sunset at 18:00, which impacts visibility and water temperature for scuba diving and snorkeling.

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Best Overall
6:00

Score: 6.8/10
Waves: 1.32m (5.35s), Wind: 29 m/s

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Best Night
0:00

Score: 6.6/10
Waves: 1.16m, Wind: 25.9 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Carval Rock
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Carval Rock

The dive score combines all factors to rate overall diving conditions throughout the year. Higher scores indicate better diving conditions.

Monthly Dive Score Analysis - Seasonal Diving Conditions

Higher values indicate better diving conditions

Seasonal DiveScore Chart

This chart displays monthly diveScore data throughout the year, showing seasonal patterns. The data is presented as a bar chart with an overlaid line graph.Dive scores range from 1 to 10, with 10 being optimal conditions.

Higher values indicate better diving conditions

Best Season for Carval Rock

Winter

Avg. Score: 9.2/10

Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.

Best Months for Carval Rock

January
Score: 9.3
December
Score: 9.2
February
Score: 9.1

Ideal Conditions for Carval Rock

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

27.1°C / 80.8°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

11.9m / 39.0ft

June

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

2.4m / 7.9ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Carval Rock

Carval Rock shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (27.3°C) and January the coldest (21.8°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 2.4m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in January with a low wave steepness ratio, creating gentler swells. January offers the longest wave periods (8.0s), creating more comfortable and predictable conditions for boat entries and exits. Ocean currents are slowest in January (0.5m/s) and strongest in January (0.5m/s). June is usually the driest month with 0.2mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during January to March, when ocean conditions are calmer with long-period waves and currents are typically weaker. Experienced divers might enjoy the challenges and potentially better visibility during the shoulder seasons, with moderate currents that can improve marine life encounters.

Scoring Legend:
9-10 (Excellent)
7-8 (Good)
5-6 (Average)
3-4 (Poor)
1-2 (Dangerous)

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jul 4, 2026

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