L’Abym North
Prepare to encounter an array of fascinating marine life during your dive at L'Abym. Keep your eyes peeled for majestic turtles gracefully swimming along the wall, as they are a common sight in this area. You'll also have the opportunity to spot seahorses and frogfish, both nestled on the wall and along the nearby shelf. Additionally, the wall serves as an excellent habitat for hamlets, adding to the diversity of marine species found here.
Located in Dominica, this dive site offers more than just incredible underwater scenery. With a visibility of approximately 19 meters and a maximum depth of 20 meters, divers can fully immerse themselves in the stunning surroundings. It is recommended to have an advanced level of diving experience to fully appreciate the beauty and challenges that L'Abym has to offer.
Visit this extraordinary dive site by venturing to Victoria Street, Pointe Michel, Saint Luke Parish in Dominica. Prepare for an unforgettable underwater adventure at L'Abym, where dramatic walls and captivating marine life await you.
Diving Conditions Score for L’Abym North
Decent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for L’Abym North
Depth
20m
Visibility
19m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for L’Abym North
Wave Height
1.68m
Wind Speed
22.9 m/s
Water Temp
28.3°C
Visibility
6.92km
Cloud Cover
30%
Wave Period
6.35s
Air Temperature
27.1°C
Precipitation
0.4 mm
Dive Score Chart for L’Abym North
Best time to dive: 11:00 with score 5.932533333333334/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.68m, Wind 19.4 m/s.Best night dive time: 22:00 with score 5.79/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at L’Abym North 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: 5.9/10
Waves: 1.68m (6.45s), Wind: 19.4 m/s
Score: 5.8/10
Waves: 1.68m, Wind: 21.5 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for L’Abym NorthAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at L’Abym North
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 L’Abym North
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for L’Abym North
Ideal Conditions for L’Abym North
Water Temp
26.7°C / 80.1°F
June
Visibility
10.7m / 35.1ft
January
Wave Height
1.8m / 5.9ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for L’Abym North
L’Abym North shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (26.7°C) and January the coldest (21.2°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 1.8m 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 0.8mm 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 20, 2026