

Best for intermediate divers, Up to 22m, boat entry, mild current.
Middle Cay is a boat-access reef site located off Mustique in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. The site features a reef structure extending from the surface to a depth of 22 metres. Conditions are variable, with visibility ranging from 9 to 30 metres and water temperatures between 27 and 30 degrees Celsius. Currents are typically mild but can strengthen unpredictably, requiring good buoyancy control. This site is suitable for intermediate divers and snorkellers who can explore the shallower sections. Divers should be aware of sea urchins present on the reef structure. Boat charters are available for access to this location.
12.98950, -61.28820
Watch the bottom carefully around the reef structure as sea urchins are a known hazard, particularly in shallower areas where you might brace against the reef. Currents can strengthen without much warning, so stay close to your guide and agree on a surface signal before descending.
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Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
Up to 22m
Visibility
9-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
27-30°C
Current
Mild
Species recorded around this area include rock beauty, Brazilian reef octopus, chain moray, wrasses, smooth trunkfish, Pacific trumpetfish, blue tang, Caribbean ocean surgeonfish, foureye butterfly fish, goldentail moray, cushion sea star, snake eel, slipper lobster, and scrawled filefish.
Middle Cay is rated for intermediate divers. The site requires comfort in open-water conditions and the ability to manage unpredictable currents.
The reef structure extends from the surface down to a maximum depth of approximately 22 metres.
Middle Cay is a boat-access site; a boat charter is required to reach the reef.
Yes, snorkellers can explore the shallower sections of the reef structure.
Sea urchins are present on the reef, so avoid bracing against the structure. Additionally, currents can strengthen without warning, so stay close to your guide.
Diving at Middle Cay in Port Elizabeth requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Middle Cay in Port Elizabeth. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 30°C.
Middle Cay in Port Elizabeth typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Middle Cay in Port Elizabeth typically ranges from 9 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.