The Castries area sits on Saint Lucia's sheltered west coast in the Caribbean Sea. Fin's database currently lists three reef sites here: La Roche, Saline Point, and Vigie Beach Reef. All three are reef dives with mild currents and good visibility, and the depth range across the sites runs from shallow snorkelling ground to around thirty metres, suiting beginners and intermediate divers. Both shore and boat entries are available. Notable species recorded at these sites include green sea turtles, hawksbill turtles, spotted eagle rays, and French angelfish.
Monthly water temperature across Castries's sites, from satellite sea-surface data corrected for depth. The band shows the site-to-site spread.
Water temperatures are warm all year, dipping slightly in the early months and peaking in September. Conditions at the reef sites are generally mild, making year-round diving accessible. Visibility at these sites ranges from moderate to good depending on season.
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Gros Islet, Saint Lucia
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Water temperature around Castries 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 Castries year-round.
Fin maps 3 sites in Castries (3 scuba diving sites and 2 snorkelling spots, with some suited to both).
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