

Best for beginner divers, 8-20m, boat entry, mild current.
L'Abym is a wall and reef dive site located 500 metres offshore within the Soufriere-Scotts Head Marine Reserve. Accessible only by boat, the site features an average depth of 15 metres, with a range between 8 and 20 metres. Divers encounter mild currents and visibility typically spanning 15 to 30 metres. Marine life recorded at this site includes sea bass, spotted scorpionfish, Brazilian reef octopus, yellowhead jawfish, drum and croaker, rock cod, smooth trunkfish, stoplight parrotfish, wrasses, basket starfish, lettuce sea slugs, groupers, Pacific trumpetfish, and longsnout butterflyfish. The site is suitable for beginners and supports night diving, with typical dive durations of 50 minutes.
15.23530, -61.36700
This site is best suited for advanced wall enthusiasts.
Accessible by boat from Roseau or Castle Comfort waterfronts.
Recorded at this site
Depth
8-20m
Visibility
15-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
27-30°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
Best Time
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov, Dec
Divers can observe sea bass, spotted scorpionfish, Brazilian reef octopus, yellowhead jawfish, drum and croaker, rock cod, smooth trunkfish, stoplight parrotfish, wrasses, basket starfish, lettuce sea slugs, groupers, Pacific trumpetfish, and longsnout butterflyfish.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, offering a wall and reef environment with mild currents.
The site has a depth range of 8 to 20 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres.
L'Abym is located 500 metres from the shore and requires a boat for access.
Visibility ranges from 15 to 30 metres with mild currents. Water temperatures vary between 27C and 30C throughout the year.
Diving at L'Abym in Soufriere requires the following certifications: Advanced Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at L'Abym in Soufriere. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit L'Abym in Soufriere are January, February, March, April, October, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.