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Located at Flying Fish Cove, this dive centers on the historic loading jetty and the fringing reef right outside the harbor. Divers navigate between heavy concrete and steel pylons encrusted with soft corals and sponges before reaching a steep coral wall that plunges into oceanic depths. Because the cove is naturally sheltered from southeastern trade winds, conditions inside are often calm and accessible directly from the shore.
Pylon structures colonised by dense colonies of encrusting sponges, soft corals, and macro life
Steep seaward drop-off offering clear views into deep blue pelagic water
Accessible entry with regular visits from schooling reef fish and oceanic pelagics
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Calmest surface conditions occur during the dry trade wind season, while whale shark encounters peak alongside annual red crab spawning events later in the year.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whale sharkRhincodon typus | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Circular batfishPlatax orbicularis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Ornate ghost pipefishSolenostomus paradoxus | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Hawksbill turtleEretmochelys imbricata | Common | ||||||||||||
| Grey reef sharkCarcharhinus amblyrhynchos | Common |
Marine forecast
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