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Nanton Point
Caribbean reef sharks on most dives
Nanton Point is a windward-side drift close to shore, where monstrous boulders and rock fingers reach out from the cliff face to form small walls covered in coral. Caribbean reef sharks join the dive more often than not.
0Where it is and how deep
No published position for this site — the map shows Antigua and its other sites; operators know the mooring.
The dive
The dive is usually planned as a drift between 4 and 23 m (13 and 75 ft). Fingers of rock extend a long way out from the cliff face past monstrous boulders, creating small walls with coral reef and plenty of life, and Caribbean reef sharks are seen on most dives.
Marine life and season
- Reef sharks
- Eagle rays
- Sea turtles
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prime | Prime | Prime | Prime | Good | Good | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Good | Prime |
Season follows Antigua: December to April brings the best visibility; May to November has calmer seas, and July to October is hurricane season.
Know before you go
- Open to the Atlantic close to land, with a current whose direction cannot be predicted; usually dived as a drift.
Sources
- Antigua Scuba Dive Sites | DiveCarib — DiveCarib
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