

Best for beginner divers, 5-25m, boat entry, mild current.
Crystal Reef in Shoal Bay Reef, Anguilla, features a combination of shallow reef and a drop-off suitable for beginner divers. The site begins at a shallow reef top of 5 metres and descends to a maximum depth of 25 metres, with an average depth of 7 metres. Divers access the site by boat. Conditions are generally relaxed with mild currents and visibility ranging from 10 to 30 metres. Water temperatures remain warm throughout the year, between 26 and 30 degrees Celsius. Divers should maintain neutral buoyancy to avoid disturbing the sea floor and avoid entering any wreck structures present to prevent injury.
18.25265, -63.04000
Check with your dive operator about current facility arrangements before heading out, as nothing is confirmed on-site. The mild current and warm temperatures make this diveable in any month, so flexibility on timing is straightforward.
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Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
5-25m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
26-30°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Dec
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, offering a straightforward progression from a shallow reef top to a deeper drop-off.
The site ranges from 5 metres at the reef top to a maximum depth of 25 metres, with an average depth of 7 metres.
Boat access is required to reach Crystal Reef.
The site experiences mild currents and visibility between 10 and 30 metres, with water temperatures ranging from 26 to 30 degrees Celsius.
Divers should maintain neutral buoyancy to avoid disturbing silt on the sea floor and must not penetrate the interior of any wreck structures.
Diving at Crystal Reef in The Valley requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Crystal Reef in The Valley. Water temperatures range from 26°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit Crystal Reef in The Valley are January, February, March, April, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.