Dive· Montserrat· Leeward Islands
Woodlands Bay Dive
16° 45.8′ N · 62° 13.5′ W · approximate
An easy sandy-beach shore dive onto a shallow reef off Woodlands, busy with angelfish, blue tangs and juvenile fish in the volcanic rocks, and a favourite for macro and beginners.
Practical
Position approximate, about 100 m off the OpenStreetMap-mapped Woodlands Beach (16.7631N 62.2236W). TripBase lists a shallow reef to about 15 m (50 ft) with French and queen angelfish, sergeant majors, blue tangs, Christmas tree worms and nudibranchs. A 2016 Undercurrent reader report of shore dives with Scuba Montserrat at Woodlands and Carr's Bay logged mostly under 25 ft (max 39 ft), sandy-beach entry and exit, juvenile fish in the rocks, four eagle rays in formation, 40-60 ft visibility and water 86-89F, and rated the two shore dives good for beginners. Currents along Woodlands can be strong (Tourism Authority) - stay close in. Book through Scuba Montserrat (Little Bay); reach by taxi, as anchoring off Woodlands is not a listed yacht option. Beach toilets and showers 7:00am to 6:00pm.
Best for
Beginner-friendly shore dive and macro photography
Season
Calmest Apr–Nov; turtles nest May–Dec