

Best for beginner divers, 6m, boat entry, mild current.
Wye Reef is a shallow reef site located at Salt Island in the British Virgin Islands. The site maintains a consistent depth of approximately 6 metres, making it suitable for beginner divers. Access is by boat only. Conditions are generally mild with visibility ranging between 15 and 25 metres. Water temperatures fluctuate between 27C and 30C throughout the year. Divers should be aware of sharp coral present on the reef. Species recorded around this area include green sea turtles, French angelfish, spotted moray, and various wrasses. The typical dive duration at this location is 45 minutes.
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Located on the south west side of Ginger Island, accessible by boat.
Recorded at this site
Depth
6m
Visibility
15-25m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
27-30°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Dec
Species recorded around this area include green sea turtles, Indian lionfish, Brazilian reef octopus, great barracuda, nurse sharks, French angelfish, spotted moray, rock beauty, queen angelfish, fairy basslet, wrasses, blue tang, Christmas tree worms, and Caribbean ocean surgeonfish.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners due to its shallow depth of 6 metres and mild currents.
The site has an average depth of 6 metres.
Wye Reef requires boat access.
Given the shallow depth of 6 metres, the site is accessible for snorkelling.
Diving at Wye Reef in Road Town requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Wye Reef in Road Town. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit Wye Reef in Road Town are January, February, March, April, May, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Wye Reef in Road Town typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Wye Reef in Road Town typically ranges from 15 metres to 25 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.