Dive-site story
Chatham Reef lies just off the coast of Montego Bay within the protected marine park waters. The site features classic Caribbean spur-and-groove coral formations interspersed with sand channels, leading to a gentle slope dotted with sea fans, barrel sponges, and soft coral colonies. Divers navigate low-relief ridges where morays and reef fish shelter among coral heads.
Extensive spur-and-groove coral architecture with sandy channels
Large purple sea fans and tube sponges along the ridge slopes
Regular sightings of stingrays feeding in the sandy runnels
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Winter and spring bring the most reliable visibility and calmer sea conditions outside the Atlantic hurricane season.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yellowtail SnapperOcyurus chrysurus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Southern StingrayHypanus americanus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Green Moray EelGymnothorax funebris | Common | ||||||||||||
| Nurse SharkGinglymostoma cirratum | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Stoplight ParrotfishSparisoma viride | Common |
Marine forecast
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