

Best for intermediate divers, Up to 30m, boat entry, mild current.
Spanish Anchor in Montego Bay features a combination of shallow reef and a wall dropping to 30 metres. This site is suited for intermediate divers who can manage depths up to 30 metres and occasional surge. Visibility typically ranges from 20 to 30 metres, with water temperatures between 27C and 30C. Access is by boat only, and divers should be prepared for mild currents. Hazards include deep water, sharks, sharp coral, and surge. Species recorded around this area include striped parrotfish, wrasses, cushion sea stars, round stingrays, redband parrotfish, porcupinefish, Caribbean ocean surgeonfish, Pacific trumpetfish, peacock flounder, sergeants, Sally Lightfoot crabs, long-spined sea urchins, soldierfish, and schoolmaster snapper.
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April and December offer the most reliable conditions, making them the best windows to book your boat charter. Watch for surge near the wall edge and keep clear of sharp coral on the shallower reef sections.
Boat access is required.
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
Up to 30m
Visibility
20-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
27-30°C
Current
Mild
Best Time
Apr, Dec
Species recorded around this area include striped parrotfish, wrasses, cushion sea stars, round stingrays, peacock flounder, and various snapper and surgeonfish species.
No, this site is rated for intermediate divers due to the depth reaching 30 metres and the presence of surge and currents.
The site features a wall that drops to a maximum depth of 30 metres.
Spanish Anchor requires a boat charter to access the site.
April and December offer the most reliable conditions for diving.
Diving at Spanish Anchor in Runaway Bay requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Spanish Anchor in Runaway Bay. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 30°C.
Spanish Anchor in Runaway Bay typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Spanish Anchor in Runaway Bay typically ranges from 20 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.