Northwest Point TCI
Turks and Caicos Islands · Turks and Caicos Islands
The exposed northwestern corner of Providenciales where the Atlantic swells hit the wall with full force and the pelagic action is at its most intense. Strong channeled current pulls divers along a vertical wall studded with enormous barrel sponges and deep gorgonians. Silky sharks patrol the blue water column and groups of Atlantic spotted dolphins occasionally join divers on the descent. Boat access only; conditions dictate whether a dive is possible on any given day.
Conditions
Depth
15 to 60 m
Advanced depths
Current
Can be moderate
Can pick up on the edge
Visibility
12 to 22 m
Clearest in the calm season
Water
23 to 31°C
Tropical wetsuit
Month by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water (°C) | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 24 |
| Vis (m) | 25 | 25 | 25 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 18 | 25 | 25 |
| Current | Strong | Strong | Strong | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Strong | Strong | Strong | Strong |
Your chances of seeing each animal
Silver Key Anole
Last confirmed Jun 20, 2026 · 84 records
Almost always
Nearly every dive
Atlantic Blue Tang
Last confirmed Mar 19, 2026 · 23 records
Very likely
Most dives
Stoplight Parrotfish
Last confirmed Mar 19, 2026 · 24 records
Very likely
Most dives
Slippery Dick
Last confirmed Jan 7, 2026 · 21 records
Very likely
Most dives
Caribbean Bluehead Wrasse
Last confirmed Jan 8, 2026 · 16 records
Very likely
Most dives
Giant barrel sponge
Last confirmed Dec 28, 2025 · 1 records
Likely
About 6 in 10 dives
Silky shark
Expected
Known here, not yet in recent logs
Atlantic spotted dolphin
Expected
Known here, not yet in recent logs
Gear