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Devil’s Kitchen

Welcome to our dive site in the water, renowned for its unique features and diverse marine life. One of the highlights of this site is the famous swiss cheese reef that seamlessly merges with a stunning punchbowl formation. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced diver, this site offers a truly captivating experience with its abundance of hidey holes and overhangs.

With depths ranging from 20 to 60 feet, there is something for everyone to explore and admire. Prepare to encounter fascinating creatures such as octopus, lobsters, and French grunts, just to name a few. The underwater landscape is adorned with boulders where grunts and large snappers can be spotted, as well as in the intriguing overhangs. Don't forget to discover the many hidey holes, where you can observe and marvel at the presence of lobsters, lionfish, and octopus.

Located in the British Virgin Islands, this dive site offers an ideal location for divers of all levels who seek to immerse themselves in the beauty of the underwater world. With a visibility of 23m and a maximum depth of 18m, you'll have an opportunity to witness the vibrant marine ecosystem that thrives in this captivating site. It is conveniently close to Road Town, VG 1110, providing easy access for divers to reach this must-visit destination.

Prepare yourself for an unforgettable diving experience at our site. Explore the swiss cheese reef, seek out the hidey holes and overhangs, and discover the diverse marine life that calls this site home. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced diver, this underwater paradise awaits you. Dive in and let the wonders of the British Virgin Islands unfold before your eyes.

Diving Conditions Score for Devil’s Kitchen

7.6
Good

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

Dive Site Overview for Devil’s Kitchen

Depth

18m

Visibility

23m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced

Weather Conditions for Devil’s Kitchen

Wave Height

1.56m

Wind Speed

32 m/s

Water Temp

28.2°C

Visibility

35.62km

Cloud Cover

5%

Wave Period

5.65s

Air Temperature

27.9°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Devil’s Kitchen
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Dive Score Chart for Devil’s Kitchen

Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 6.905799999999999/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.56m, Wind 30.3 m/s.Best night dive time: 2:00 with score 6.431533333333333/10.

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

Sunrise at Devil’s Kitchen : 06:00
Sunset at Devil’s Kitchen : 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Devil’s Kitchen 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
17:00

Score: 6.9/10
Waves: 1.56m (5.7s), Wind: 30.3 m/s

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Best Night
2:00

Score: 6.4/10
Waves: 1.52m, Wind: 34.1 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Devil’s Kitchen
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Devil’s Kitchen

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 Devil’s Kitchen

Winter

Avg. Score: 10.0/10

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

Best Months for Devil’s Kitchen

January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 10.0
March
Score: 10.0

Ideal Conditions for Devil’s Kitchen

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

21.8°C / 71.2°F

June

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

20.1m / 65.9ft

May

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.2m / 0.7ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Devil’s Kitchen

Devil’s Kitchen shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (21.8°C) and December the coldest (17.8°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.2m 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). January is usually the driest month with 0.0mm 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 22, 2026

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