

Best for beginner divers, 17-19m, boat entry, mild current.
White Bay Wall is a boat-access site off Saint John featuring a vertical drop-off that descends to depths between 17 and 19 metres. The site is suitable for beginner divers, offering a manageable experience with mild currents. Visibility typically ranges from 5 to 10 metres, allowing for observation of the wall structure. Water temperatures remain warm throughout the year, ranging from 27 to 30 degrees Celsius. Divers should be aware of boat traffic and use a surface marker buoy during ascent. Exercise caution regarding hand and fin placement, as sharp coral, rocks, and sea urchins are present on the wall.
18.43983, -64.76662
Watch where you place your hands and fins throughout the dive, as sharp coral, rocks, and sea urchins are present on and around the wall. Boat traffic is a known hazard at this site, so stay close to your ascent line and deploy a surface marker buoy before coming up.
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Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
17-19m
Visibility
5-10m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
27-30°C
Current
Mild
Yes, the site is suitable for beginner divers, as the mild current makes the vertical terrain manageable.
The reef drops away to depths between 17 and 19 metres, with an average depth of 18 metres.
White Bay Wall is a boat-access site; a boat is required to reach the location.
Hazards include boat traffic, sea urchins, and sharp coral. Divers should stay close to their ascent line and deploy a surface marker buoy before surfacing.
Diving at White Bay Wall in Cruz Bay requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at White Bay Wall in Cruz Bay. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 30°C.
White Bay Wall in Cruz Bay typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at White Bay Wall in Cruz Bay typically ranges from 5 metres to 10 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.