Gingers Backside
Divers will delight in the diverse marine life and captivating underwater landscapes that blend both sandy areas and intricate reef structures. Explore the fascinating world of sharks as they gracefully patrol the reef's edge, while turtles gracefully glide through the shallows, adding an element of wonder to this exciting dive site.
With an impressive visibility of 18 meters and a maximum depth of 19 meters, this site offers an excellent opportunity for beginners to explore the underwater realm. Its proximity to Spanish Town, VG115 makes it easily accessible for divers seeking an unforgettable diving adventure in the British Virgin Islands. Immerse yourself in the beauty of Ginger Island and discover the wonders that lie beneath the surface.
Diving Conditions Score for Gingers Backside
Decent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Gingers Backside
Depth
19m
Visibility
18m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Gingers Backside
Wave Height
1.36m
Wind Speed
18 m/s
Water Temp
28.3°C
Visibility
4.48km
Cloud Cover
100%
Wave Period
5.7s
Air Temperature
25.7°C
Precipitation
0.9 mm
Dive Score Chart for Gingers Backside
Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 6.904366666666666/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.2m, Wind 25.3 m/s.Best night dive time: 18:00 with score 6.339/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Gingers Backside 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: 6.9/10
Waves: 1.2m (5.85s), Wind: 25.3 m/s
Score: 6.3/10
Waves: 1.18m, Wind: 22.9 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Gingers BacksideAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Gingers Backside
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 Gingers Backside
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Gingers Backside
Ideal Conditions for Gingers Backside
Water Temp
27.1°C / 80.8°F
July
Visibility
11.9m / 39.0ft
June
Wave Height
2.4m / 7.9ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Gingers Backside
Gingers Backside 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 29, 2026