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Coral Gardens, Great Dog, BVI

Discover the recently updated dive site in the picturesque waters of the British Virgin Islands. Immerse yourself in the awe-inspiring beauty of three airplane wrecks intricately designed to resemble sharks, alongside the captivating installation known as "The Cathedral." This unique underwater experience features retired mooring lines transformed into a sponge-adorned floating archway. It is no wonder that this local favorite, located on the south side of Great Dog Island just off of Virgin Gorda, never fails to impress divers of all levels.

Prepare to encounter a vibrant array of marine life during your dive at this site. Witness the graceful movements of barracudas, gentle glides of turtles, and the colorful dance of reef fish. Don't forget to keep your eyes peeled for the elusive flounder and mesmerizing garden eels, gracefully hidden in the sandy seabed.

With excellent visibility reaching up to 16 meters and a maximum depth of 14 meters, this dive site offers a splendid experience for beginners and experienced divers alike. Situated in close proximity to the charming Spanish Town, VG115, in the British Virgin Islands, this captivating underwater wonderland awaits your exploration.

Diving Conditions Score for Coral Gardens, Great Dog, BVI

8
Very Good

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

Dive Site Overview for Coral Gardens, Great Dog, BVI

Depth

14m

Visibility

16m

Experience Level

beginner

Weather Conditions for Coral Gardens, Great Dog, BVI

Wave Height

1.16m

Wind Speed

27.4 m/s

Water Temp

28.1°C

Visibility

35.98km

Cloud Cover

74%

Wave Period

5.25s

Air Temperature

27.3°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Coral Gardens, Great Dog, BVI
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Dive Score Chart for Coral Gardens, Great Dog, BVI

Best time to dive: 9:00 with score 7.5202333333333335/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.18m, Wind 26.2 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 7.160066666666666/10.

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

Sunrise at Coral Gardens, Great Dog, BVI: 06:00
Sunset at Coral Gardens, Great Dog, BVI: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Coral Gardens, Great Dog, BVI 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
9:00

Score: 7.5/10
Waves: 1.18m (5.35s), Wind: 26.2 m/s

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Best Night
0:00

Score: 7.2/10
Waves: 0.98m, Wind: 22.4 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Coral Gardens, Great Dog, BVI
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Coral Gardens, Great Dog, BVI

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 Coral Gardens, Great Dog, BVI

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 Coral Gardens, Great Dog, BVI

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

Ideal Conditions for Coral Gardens, Great Dog, BVI

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

27.1°C / 80.8°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

11.8m / 38.7ft

June

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

2.4m / 7.9ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Coral Gardens, Great Dog, BVI

Coral Gardens, Great Dog, BVI 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 - Jun 12, 2026

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