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Diamond Reef

Located just a quick 2-minute boat ride from Scrub Island in the British Virgin Islands, Diamond Reef is a must-visit dive site for all levels of divers and snorkelers. Its name originates from a diver's unfortunate loss of a diamond ring about 10 years ago, which still remains undiscovered. The reef itself forms a small "wall" stretching for approximately 200 yards.

Whether you are a beginner or an experienced diver, Diamond Reef offers an ideal diving experience. Even in less favorable weather conditions, this site remains accessible, ensuring that you can explore its underwater wonders at any time.

When exploring Diamond Reef, you will be greeted by a diverse array of marine life. Keep an eye out for angelfish, barracudas, and squid as you dive into the crystal-clear waters with a visibility of 12m. Additionally, you may also encounter stingrays and eels, adding to the excitement and beauty of this underwater paradise.

Take the opportunity to delve into the depths of Diamond Reef, reaching a maximum depth of 13m. The location of this captivating dive site is in close proximity to Little Mountain, VG 1120, British Virgin Islands, making it easily accessible for divers from various parts of the region.

Experience the allure of Diamond Reef and immerse yourself in the captivating underwater world that awaits.

Diving Conditions Score for Diamond Reef

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 Diamond Reef

Depth

13m

Visibility

12m

Experience Level

beginner

Weather Conditions for Diamond Reef

Wave Height

0.78m

Wind Speed

18.4 m/s

Water Temp

28.1°C

Visibility

39.68km

Cloud Cover

24%

Wave Period

4.4s

Air Temperature

27°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Diamond Reef
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Dive Score Chart for Diamond Reef

Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 8.242618279569893/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.6m, Wind 19.3 m/s.Best night dive time: 1:00 with score 7.877722222222222/10.

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

Sunrise at Diamond Reef: 06:00
Sunset at Diamond Reef: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Diamond Reef 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: 8.2/10
Waves: 0.6m (4.65s), Wind: 19.3 m/s

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Best Night
1:00

Score: 7.9/10
Waves: 0.56m, Wind: 17.1 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Diamond Reef
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Diamond Reef

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 Diamond Reef

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 Diamond Reef

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

Ideal Conditions for Diamond Reef

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

27.1°C / 80.8°F

June

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 Diamond Reef

Diamond Reef shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (27.1°C) and January the coldest (21.6°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 0.3mm 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 11, 2026

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