

Best for beginner divers, 7-13m, shore entry, moderate current.
Stone Dog at Miller's Point is a shore-entry reef dive featuring ridges and a nearby narrow gully known as The Slot. The site reaches a maximum depth of 13 metres, with an average depth of 7 metres. Divers encounter a variety of sessile invertebrates, including gorgonian sea fans at the base of the ridges and multicolour sea fans at higher elevations. The rock tops are covered in red bait and various small seaweeds. Conditions vary, with visibility ranging from 5 to 20 metres and moderate currents. Hazards include potential entanglement, strong currents, and surf. The site is suitable for beginners and supports night diving.
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The site is usually at its best during or after south easterly winds, which generally flatten the sea in this area.
Access is easiest by boat from Gordon's Bay harbour or Harbour Island. Shore access involves parking on the seaward side of the road and scrambling down steep rocks to a ledge.
Recorded at this site
Depth
7-13m
Visibility
5-20m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
14-18°C
Current
Moderate
The site has an average depth of 7 metres, with a maximum depth of approximately 13 metres on the sand.
Yes, the site is rated as suitable for beginner divers.
Access to the site is via a shore entry.
Water temperatures range from 14C to 18C throughout the year.
The site provides parking and toilet facilities for visitors.
Diving at Stone Dog in Gordon's Bay requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Stone Dog in Gordon's Bay. Water temperatures range from 14°C to 18°C.