Cap Salomon, in the Les Anses-d'Arlet area of Martinique, delivers a varied dive landscape: shallow reefs and seagrass beds give way to dramatic walls, caves and drop-offs as depth increases. Most sites suit beginners, though Grandes Jorasses and Petites Jorasses introduce drift conditions for more experienced divers. French Angelfish, Queen Angelfish, Spotted Moray, Indian Lionfish and Green Sea Turtle are regularly encountered across the area's sites, all reached by a handful of local operators.
Monthly water temperature across Cap Salomon's sites, from satellite sea-surface data corrected for depth. The band shows the site-to-site spread.
Water stays warm year-round, rising from its coolest in the early months to its peak warmth in September and October. Conditions favour diving from December through April, when calmer seas and clearer water are most reliable. Sites on the exposed headland, particularly the deeper walls, can carry stronger currents that become most relevant for intermediate and advanced divers.
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Water temperature around Cap Salomon ranges from about 27°C in January to 30°C in September, based on satellite sea-temperature data for its dive sites.
With water around 27–30°C, a rash guard or 3mm shorty works in Cap Salomon year-round.
Fin maps 11 sites in Cap Salomon (9 scuba diving sites and 3 snorkelling spots, with some suited to both).
Across Cap Salomon's dive sites, February, March, April, May and December are most often reported as the best months to visit.
Sightings at Cap Salomon are consistently rich across reef habitats. French Angelfish, Queen Angelfish, Rock Beauty and Blue Tang are very commonly observed, alongside Spotted Moray, Snake Eel and Spotted Scorpionfish tucked into crevices. Caribbean Spiny Lobster, Reef Squid, Porcupinefish and Smooth Trunkfish round out a wide cast of regularly seen species, with Green Sea Turtle noted as a signature encounter across the area.
The majority of sites in Cap Salomon are rated for beginners, including Grotte aux Couleurs, La Crique Abricot, La Petite Sirène and L'Arche. These cover a range of reef, cave and wall topographies at accessible depths. Grandes Jorasses and Petites Jorasses are the exceptions, requiring more experience due to deeper profiles and drift conditions.
Most sites require boat access, and several local operators including An Dlo, Canopée Bleue, O FIL DE L'EAU and Plongée Passion Martinique run trips in the area. La Crique Abricot is a notable exception with shore entry, offering a convenient option for those who prefer to dive independently from land.
Cap Salomon offers a mix of reefs, walls, caves and drop-offs, often combined within a single site. Grotte aux Couleurs, for instance, moves through shallow reef into a swim-through cave and onto a drop-off. Rocher du Diamant is the most complex, combining reef, wall, cave and drop-off terrain across a wide depth range, making it a standout for divers who enjoy varied topography.
