Coral Gardens, Great Dog, BVI
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
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
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
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.
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.
Score: 7.5/10
Waves: 1.18m (5.35s), Wind: 26.2 m/s
Score: 7.2/10
Waves: 0.98m, Wind: 22.4 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Coral Gardens, Great Dog, BVIAlpha
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
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Coral Gardens, Great Dog, BVI
Ideal Conditions for Coral Gardens, Great Dog, BVI
Water Temp
27.1°C / 80.8°F
July
Visibility
11.8m / 38.7ft
June
Wave Height
2.4m / 7.9ft
January
Wave Period
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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 12, 2026