The Gulley
As you descend into the depths of the Gully, you'll first encounter a vibrant and dense coral reef teeming with life. This incredible underwater ecosystem hosts a myriad of cleaning stations, where curious marine creatures seek respite and grooming. Immerse yourself in this mesmerizing world as you navigate through the cut and gracefully transition onto the awe-inspiring wall at approximately 85 feet.
The vertical wall of the Gully is a sight to behold. Adorned with magnificent undercuts adorned in vibrant sponges, black corals, and elegant long-tentacled anemones, it offers a visual feast for underwater explorers. Keep your eyes peeled as you make your way along the wall, as you may just be fortunate enough to spot a redbanded lobster at around 75 feet.
With a maximum depth of 24 meters and excellent visibility of approximately 24 meters, the Gully caters to divers of varying experience levels. Whether you're a beginner, advanced, or expert diver, this captivating dive site promises an unforgettable underwater adventure. Located near Yankee Town in Providenciales, the Turks and Caicos Islands, the Gully is a must-visit destination for divers seeking to explore the wonders of the deep.
Diving Conditions Score for The Gulley
Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for The Gulley
Depth
24m
Visibility
24m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for The Gulley
Wave Height
1.2m
Wind Speed
31.6 m/s
Water Temp
28.4°C
Visibility
19km
Cloud Cover
26%
Wave Period
4.55s
Air Temperature
28°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for The Gulley
Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 7.032466666666666/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.14m, Wind 29.2 m/s.Best night dive time: 22:00 with score 6.797300000000001/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at The Gulley 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: 7.0/10
Waves: 1.14m (4.75s), Wind: 29.2 m/s
Score: 6.8/10
Waves: 1m, Wind: 25.4 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for The GulleyAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at The Gulley
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 The Gulley
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for The Gulley
Ideal Conditions for The Gulley
Water Temp
27.3°C / 81.1°F
August
Visibility
11.6m / 38.1ft
August
Wave Height
2.5m / 8.2ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for The Gulley
The Gulley shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (27.8°C) and January the coldest (21.6°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 2.5m 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). March 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 23, 2026