Grace Bay Reef
Turks and Caicos Islands · Turks and Caicos Islands
A gentle coral garden running parallel to the world-famous Grace Bay beach in a protected national park. Depth maxes at 18 m and the current is negligible, making this the definitive beginner site in Turks and Caicos. Nurse sharks rest under coral ledges throughout the day. Star coral formations and sea fans dominate the landscape, and conch are everywhere on the sandy patches between heads.
Conditions
Depth
5 to 18 m
Good for beginners
Current
Usually still
Can pick up on the edge
Visibility
15 to 25 m
Clearest in the calm season
Water
24 to 31°C
Tropical wetsuit
Month by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water (°C) | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 25 |
| Vis (m) | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 20 |
| Current | Still | Still | Still | Still | Still | Still | Still | Still | Still | Still | Still | Still |
Your chances of seeing each animal
Silver Key Anole
Last confirmed Jun 20, 2026 · 94 records
Almost always
Nearly every dive
Turks And Caicos Curlytail
Last confirmed Jun 12, 2026 · 90 records
Almost always
Nearly every dive
Queen conch
Last confirmed Mar 18, 2026 · 20 records
Very likely
Most dives
Atlantic Blue Tang
Last confirmed Mar 19, 2026 · 25 records
Very likely
Most dives
Stoplight Parrotfish
Last confirmed Mar 19, 2026 · 24 records
Very likely
Most dives
Nurse shark
Last confirmed Sep 13, 2025 · 4 records
Likely
About 6 in 10 dives
Hawksbill sea turtle
Last confirmed Dec 26, 2025 · 3 records
Likely
About 6 in 10 dives
French angelfish
Expected
Known here, not yet in recent logs
Gear