Bequia · Saint Vincent and the Grenadines · Reef
Moonhole
A sheltered cove reef that can be dived on most days
Photo: Dylanwill · CC BY-SA 4.0
Moonhole is a sheltered cove on Bequia, twenty minutes by boat from Dive Bequia, that can be dived on most days. Its reef slopes down to a sand bottom between 6 m (20 ft) and 24 m (80 ft), and the northern corner can carry a strong current.
Where it is and how deep
12.9917° N, 61.2752° WApproximate position — the dashed circle shows where the site lies; your operator's briefing has the mooring.
The dive
The reef slopes down towards a sand bottom and can be dived at any depth from 6 m (20 ft) down to 24 m (80 ft) or a little more. Towards the corner heading north the water can pick up a strong current that runs in either direction.
Marine life and season
The sources we used don't single out particular species here.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Good |
Season follows Bequia: Diving runs all year with no peak month; heavier rain is possible from July to November, and the rest of the year is pleasant with the odd shower.
Know before you go
- A strong current can run in either direction towards the north corner of the cove.
Sources
- Moonhole dive site — ScubaGo
- Moonhole — OpenStreetMap
Photo credits
- Stone houses built into the overhang of a dark volcanic cliff, above boulders and clear turquoise water. by Dylanwill, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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