

Best for beginner divers, 5-23m, boat entry, moderate current.
West Bank is a boat-accessed site within the Soufriere-Scotts Head Marine Reserve, featuring a combination of wall, reef, and pinnacle topography. Divers can explore depths between 5 and 23 metres, with visibility ranging from 18 to 30 metres. The site is suitable for beginners, though moderate currents and occasional surge require buoyancy control and local guidance. Marine life recorded here includes spotted scorpionfish, wrasses, groupers, peacock flounder, snake eels, lettuce sea slugs, smooth trunkfish, foureye butterfly fish, crabs, bullseyes, grunts, soldierfish, slippery dicks, and fireworms. Water temperatures remain warm, between 27 and 30 degrees Celsius, and the site is accessible for night diving.
15.21500, -61.37770
Book a guided tour rather than diving independently here, as the current can shift without warning and a local guide will read the conditions and position you on the reef at the right moment. All kit, air fills, and guided tours are available through the dive shop, so you can travel light.
Access is primarily by boat from Roseau or Castle Comfort, or via shore entry at specific locations like Champagne Reef.
Recorded at this site
Depth
5-23m
Visibility
18-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
27-30°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov, Dec
Divers regularly record spotted scorpionfish, wrasses, groupers, peacock flounder, snake eels, lettuce sea slugs, smooth trunkfish, foureye butterfly fish, crabs, bullseyes, grunts, soldierfish, slippery dicks, and fireworms.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, though the presence of moderate currents means divers should be comfortable managing their buoyancy.
The site features depths ranging from 5 to 23 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres.
This is a boat-accessed site located 500 metres from shore; a boat is required for entry and exit to ensure safety.
The site is primarily a dive location with depths reaching 23 metres and moderate currents, making it better suited for scuba diving.
Diving at West Bank in Soufriere requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near West Bank in Soufriere. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at West Bank in Soufriere. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit West Bank in Soufriere are January, February, March, April, October, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Expect moderate currents at West Bank in Soufriere. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at West Bank in Soufriere typically ranges from 18 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.