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Gingers Backside

Located on the north side of Ginger Island in the breathtaking British Virgin Islands, this dive site offers a tranquil and serene experience for divers of all levels. With its consistently calm and flat waters, it serves as an ideal spot for surface intervals and second dives. The site boasts a magnificent and vibrant coral reef that stretches across the entire length of the island, starting from a depth of approximately 15 ft and gradually descending to a sandy bottom at around 60 ft.

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

6.6
Above Average

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

beginner

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

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Gingers Backside
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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.

Sunrise at Gingers Backside: 06:00
Sunset at Gingers Backside: 18:00

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.

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Best Overall
17:00

Score: 6.9/10
Waves: 1.2m (5.85s), Wind: 25.3 m/s

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Best Night
18:00

Score: 6.3/10
Waves: 1.18m, Wind: 22.9 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Gingers Backside
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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

Avg. Score: 9.2/10

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

Best Months for Gingers Backside

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

Ideal Conditions for Gingers Backside

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

27.1°C / 80.8°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

11.9m / 39.0ft

June

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

2.4m / 7.9ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

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.

Scoring Legend:
9-10 (Excellent)
7-8 (Good)
5-6 (Average)
3-4 (Poor)
1-2 (Dangerous)

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 29, 2026

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