Richmond Beach
Prepare to be mesmerized by the stunning soft coral formations that dominate the underwater landscape. The coral appears as though it has been meticulously sculpted, adorned with vibrant gorgonians and colorful sponges. The entire dive is a feast for the eyes, with a massive layering of coral that creates a breathtaking underwater scene.
Right in front of our dive center, you'll discover the captivating Richmond Beach. This underwater wall extends from the surface down to a maximum depth of 40 meters (130 feet), showcasing a diverse range of coral species. It's an ideal spot for underwater photography, fish identification, and deep dives.
The northern waters of St. Vincent boast unparalleled clarity throughout most of the year, providing pristine and untouched diving conditions. Whether you're seeking a perfect location for Open Water Diver training or want to embark on specialty dives such as Night Dive, Search and Recovery, Rescue Diver, or Deep Diver, this site is an excellent choice.
With visibility reaching up to 6 meters and a maximum depth of 16 meters, divers of all levels can fully enjoy the wonders that the House Reef has to offer. Located close to Richmond, Wallibou, Saint David, this dive site awaits your exploration.
Diving Conditions Score for Richmond Beach
Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Richmond Beach
Depth
16m
Visibility
6m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Richmond Beach
Wave Height
0.94m
Wind Speed
10.3 m/s
Water Temp
28°C
Visibility
12.76km
Cloud Cover
27%
Wave Period
5.7s
Air Temperature
25.2°C
Precipitation
0.2 mm
Dive Score Chart for Richmond Beach
Best time to dive: 15:00 with score 7.6556/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.9m, Wind 11.9 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 7.009033333333332/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Richmond Beach 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: 7.7/10
Waves: 0.9m (5.8s), Wind: 11.9 m/s
Score: 7.0/10
Waves: 0.84m, Wind: 11.6 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Richmond BeachAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Richmond Beach
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 Richmond Beach
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Richmond Beach
Ideal Conditions for Richmond Beach
Water Temp
27.0°C / 80.6°F
May
Visibility
12.9m / 42.3ft
October
Wave Height
1.5m / 4.9ft
February
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Richmond Beach
Richmond Beach shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (27.3°C) and January the coldest (22.0°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in February with average wave heights of 1.5m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in February 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). April is usually the driest month with 0.5mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during February to April, 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 18, 2026