Tobago · Trinidad and Tobago · Drift · Reef
Flying Reef
An east-to-west Atlantic drift along a shallow south-end reef
Flying Reef, with its neighbour Flying Reef Extension, is a drift dive on the Atlantic side at the south end of Tobago. The water is reasonably calm as divers drift east to west along the reef, which makes it a good place for beginners to be introduced to drift diving.
Also known as Flying Reef Extension.
Where it is and how deep
No published position for this site — the map shows Tobago and its other sites; operators know the mooring.
The dive
The boat brings divers round to the Atlantic side at the south end of the island, and the prevailing current then drifts them along the reef from east to west. The reef runs from about 5 m (18 ft) down to about 14 m (45 ft), so the whole drift stays shallow and follows the line of the reef.
Stingrays and the smaller electric rays often rest in the sand along the edge of the reef, and an anchor on the reef is a hangout for local marine life.
Marine life and season
- Stingrays
| 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 Tobago: No month stands out for the diving; July to November are the wettest months, with frequent heavy rain.
Know before you go
- The prevailing Atlantic current carries divers along the reef from east to west and sets the pace of the dive.
Dive videos
Flying Reef, Tobago 28 11 15 · Undersea Tobago Ltd on YouTube
Sources
- Diving in Tobago — DiveIn
- Dive Sites — R and Sea Divers
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