Dive-site story
Situated along the northwest ridge of Virgin Gorda, Mountain Point features granite boulders stacked into underwater tunnels, narrow canyons, and shallow reef structures. The site includes dramatic natural architecture such as swim-throughs and vertical chimneys that filter sunlight down to sandy channels below.
Natural stone arches and vertical chimney swim-throughs carved through granite boulders
Sheltered conditions with sandy alleys populated by garden eels and resting nurse sharks
Clear passages where tarpon and schools of jacks hunt in shaded overhangs
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Calm seas and optimal water clarity prevail throughout winter and spring.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nurse SharkGinglymostoma cirratum | Common | ||||||||||||
| Atlantic TarponMegalops atlanticus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Southern StingrayHypanus americanus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Yellowhead JawfishOpistognathus aurifrons | Common | ||||||||||||
| Spotted MorayGymnothorax moringa | Common |
Marine forecast
