

Best for beginner divers, 1-65m, boat entry, mild current.
Angel Reef is a boat-access site located off Shoal Bay Reef, Anguilla. The reef features a wide depth range from 1 metre to 65 metres, with an average depth of 22 metres. Conditions are generally mild, with visibility ranging from 10 to 30 metres and water temperatures between 26 and 28 degrees Celsius. While the site is suitable for beginners, divers should remain in shallower sections and avoid the deeper areas. Hazards include jellyfish, sea urchins, sharp coral, and stonefish. Divers must use a surface marker buoy and remain close to their vessel due to active boat traffic in the area.
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Because the site dives year-round and sees only mild current, there is no single best window, but confirm boat and facility availability locally before you plan your trip. Stay well above the deeper sections of the reef as the 65-metre maximum is far beyond beginner limits.
Most dives start from Meads Bay or Rendezvous Bay. Boats depart around 8:30 AM.
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
Up to 65m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
26-28°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
Best Time
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, though they should stay within the shallower sections of the reef and avoid the deeper areas that reach 65 metres.
Access to this site is by boat only. Divers should use a surface marker buoy and stay close to their vessel due to active boat traffic.
The reef ranges from 1 metre to 65 metres deep, with an average depth of 22 metres.
Divers should watch where they place their hands and fins to avoid jellyfish, sea urchins, sharp coral, and stonefish.
Diving at Angel Reef in The Valley requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Angel Reef in The Valley. Water temperatures range from 26°C to 28°C.
The best months to visit Angel Reef in The Valley are May, June, July, August, September, October, and November. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Angel Reef in The Valley typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Angel Reef in The Valley typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.