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The Gulley

Welcome to the Gully, a fantastic dive site located in the pristine waters of the Turks and Caicos Islands. This dive spot earns its name from a captivating cut in the reef, which creates two distinct sections before plunging into a breathtaking vertical drop-off.

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

7.8
Good

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

beginner
advanced
expert

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

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for The Gulley
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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.

Sunrise at The Gulley: 06:00
Sunset at The Gulley: 18:00

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.

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Best Overall
17:00

Score: 7.0/10
Waves: 1.14m (4.75s), Wind: 29.2 m/s

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Best Night
22:00

Score: 6.8/10
Waves: 1m, Wind: 25.4 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for The Gulley
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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

Avg. Score: 9.2/10

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

Best Months for The Gulley

January
Score: 9.2
February
Score: 9.2
December
Score: 9.2

Ideal Conditions for The Gulley

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

27.3°C / 81.1°F

August

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

11.6m / 38.1ft

August

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

2.5m / 8.2ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

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.

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

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 23, 2026

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