

Best for beginner divers, 3-6m, shore entry.
Smuggler's Cove is a shore-entry reef dive located at The Caves, offering a shallow experience suitable for beginners. Divers can explore the reef at depths between 3 and 6 metres, with visibility typically ranging from 5 to 10 metres. Water temperatures remain consistent between 27 and 30C throughout the year. The site features a sandy bottom near the reef edge where sea urchins are known to concentrate. Divers should remain aware of their surroundings, as sharks are present in these waters. Facilities at the site are limited to toilets, so visitors should bring their own water and snacks. Be prepared to manage moderate currents during the dive.
18.39520, -64.70322
Enter carefully and watch the sandy bottom near the reef edge for sea urchins, particularly in shallower sections where they concentrate. Toilets are available on site, but no other facilities, so bring your own water and surface snacks.
Access is easy via Route 1, with a small driveway that goes all the way to the beach.
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
3-6m
Visibility
5-10m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
27-30°C
Current
None
Yes, the site is a shallow reef dive with depths between 3 and 6 metres, making it suitable for beginners.
The dive site has a depth profile ranging from 3 to 6 metres.
Smuggler's Cove is a shore-entry dive site.
Hazards include the presence of sharks, jellyfish, rip currents, and sea urchins on the reef structure.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Smuggler's Cove in Road Town. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 30°C.
Visibility at Smuggler's Cove in Road Town typically ranges from 5 metres to 10 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.