Runaway Bay lies along Jamaica's north coast on the Caribbean Sea, offering a compact set of sites that cover reef, wall, canyon, cave, and wreck terrain within a relatively modest depth range. Boat access is the norm, though some sites can be reached from shore. Visibility runs between fifteen and thirty metres at most sites, and water stays warm throughout the year. The four sites in the database suit beginners and intermediate divers, with wrecks serving as artificial reefs and Coral Garden combining reef with wall and cave topography. French angelfish, lionfish, parrotfish, and blue chromis are among the species regularly logged here.
Monthly water temperature across Runaway Bay's sites, from satellite sea-surface data corrected for depth. The band shows the site-to-site spread.
Water temperature is warm year-round, dipping only slightly in late winter and peaking at thirty degrees through late summer and autumn. The dry season from December through April brings the most settled conditions and most reliable visibility. Most sites are a short boat ride from operators based in Runaway Bay.
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Jamaica
Water temperature around Runaway Bay ranges from about 27°C in February to 30°C in August, based on satellite sea-temperature data for its dive sites.
With water around 27–30°C, a rash guard or 3mm shorty works in Runaway Bay year-round.
Fin maps 4 sites in Runaway Bay (4 scuba diving sites and 1 snorkelling spots, with some suited to both).
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