Bequia · Saint Vincent and the Grenadines · Reef
North West Point
Frogfish on large boulders among colourful sponges and fans
Area photo: Barry Peters from Greer, SC · CC BY 2.0
North West Point is a reef dive for intermediate divers on Bequia. The healthy reef carries colourful sponges and fans, large boulders on it hide frogfish, and the direction of the dive is set by the current on the day.
Also known as North-West Point, Northwest Point.
Where it is and how deep
No published position for this site — the map shows Bequia and its other sites; operators know the mooring.
The dive
The reef starts at 7 m (25 ft) and drops to 25 m (82 ft), and the route along it is decided by the current. The large boulders are the place to search for frogfish, which sit next to the colourful sponges and fans growing on them.
Marine life and season
- Frogfish
| 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.
Sources
- Bequia Dive Sites - Reefs, Wrecks, Walls and Drifts! — Dive Bequia
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