

Best for beginner divers, 15-18m, boat entry, mild current.
Red Island is a reef site located off Saint Helena in the South Atlantic. The site features a reef structure at depths ranging from 15 to 18 metres, with an average depth of 14 metres. Conditions are generally suitable for beginners, featuring mild currents and visibility between 10 and 30 metres. As an exposed Atlantic location, the site is subject to surge and swell, requiring divers to remain aware of their proximity to the reef. Access is by boat only. Guided tours, equipment rental, and air fills are available locally to support your visit.
-15.93835, -5.73998
Access is by boat only, but guided tours, equipment rental, and air fills are all available, so you can travel light. Swell can pick up without much warning at this exposed Atlantic location, so confirm sea conditions with your operator before departure.
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Depth
15-18m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
20-26°C
Current
Mild
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, with a comfortable depth range and mild currents.
The site ranges from 15 to 18 metres deep, with an average depth of 14 metres.
Red Island is accessible by boat only.
Yes, the site is suitable for both diving and snorkelling.
The primary hazard is surge and swell, which can pick up without warning at this exposed location.
Diving at Red Island in St. Paul's requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Red Island in St. Paul's. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Red Island in St. Paul's. Water temperatures range from 20°C to 26°C.
Red Island in St. Paul's typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Red Island in St. Paul's typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.