St. Kitts · Saint Kitts and Nevis · Reef
Nags Head Reef
Huge coral-covered rocks under the Nags Head cliff
Nags Head Reef lies at the south end of St. Kitts under the Nags Head cliff, where huge rocks covered in plants, sponges and coral run from the surface down to 18 m (60 ft). The current is usually moderate and can run strong, which makes the reef a challenge for more experienced divers despite its shallow depth.
Where it is and how deep
17.2157° N, 62.6549° WApproximate position — the dashed circle shows where the site lies; your operator's briefing has the mooring.
The dive
The dive runs from 5 m (15 ft) down to 18 m (60 ft) among the huge rocks at the foot of the cliff. Lobsters and turtles shelter around the boulders, and spotted eagle rays and tarpon are among the common sights. Plan for the current, which is usually moderate here and at times strong.
Marine life and season
- Sea turtles
- Eagle rays
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prime | Prime | Prime | Prime | Prime | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Prime |
Season follows St. Kitts: December to May is the dry, busy season; June to November is hurricane season, wettest around September.
Know before you go
- The current is usually moderate and can run strong, a challenge even for experienced divers.
Sources
- Dive Sites | Kenneth's Dive Center — Kenneth's Dive Center
- Saint Kitts and Nevis — Wikivoyage
- OpenStreetMap — OpenStreetMap contributors
Photo credits
- Green hills and a winding road on a narrow peninsula between a surf beach on the left and calm water on the right by David Stanley from Nanaimo, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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