Scuba diving in the Atlantic
8 dive regions in the Atlantic, each scored month by month for marine life, coral health, visibility, water temperature, currents and weather. Taken together, the diving here is at its best in February–November, but every region has its own season, so check the grid below before you book.
Countries: United States
Best time to dive in the Atlantic, region by region
Sorted by each region's best month
| Nov2026 | Dec | Jan2027 | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bahamas (Tiger Beach & Bimini)Bahamas | 7.9 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 7.9 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.4 | 7.1 | 7.0 | 7.2 | 7.6 | 8.0 |
| AzoresPortugal | 5.1 | 4.3 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.6 | 5.0 | 6.3 | 7.3 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 6.8 | 5.1 | 4.3 |
| Turks & CaicosTurks & Caicos Islands | 6.3 | 6.8 | 7.2 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.1 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.4 | 6.3 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.8 |
| Fernando de NoronhaBrazil | 7.2 | 6.7 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.7 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 6.7 |
| Florida KeysUnited States | 5.8 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.8 | 6.2 | 6.5 | 6.3 | 6.2 | 5.8 | 5.6 | 5.5 | 5.6 |
| Canary IslandsSpain | 5.6 | 5.5 | 5.4 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.6 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.5 | 5.8 | 6.1 | 6.0 | 5.6 | 5.5 |
| SilfraIceland | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.2 | 4.1 |
| Scapa FlowUnited Kingdom | 3.4 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.2 | 3.7 | 4.0 | 4.1 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.8 | 3.4 | 3.1 |
Overall score out of 10 with balanced priorities, from the current forecast.
Dive regions in the Atlantic
Peak season: November–June · Intermediate · Liveaboard, Day boat
Known for tiger shark, great hammerhead, lemon shark, oceanic whitetip shark
- AzoresPortugal
Peak season: July–September · Advanced · Day boat, Resort
Known for mobula rays, blue shark, whale shark, dolphins
- Turks & CaicosTurks & Caicos Islands
Peak season: January–April · Beginner · Day boat, Liveaboard, Resort
Known for humpback whale, caribbean reef shark, eagle ray, turtles
- Fernando de NoronhaBrazil
Peak season: June–December · Intermediate · Day boat
Known for spinner dolphin, green turtle, lemon shark, reef sharks
- Florida KeysUnited States
Peak season: May–August · Beginner · Day boat
Known for goliath grouper, nurse shark, spotted eagle ray, turtles
- Canary IslandsSpain
Peak season: February–April, August–November · Beginner · Shore, Day boat, Resort
Known for angel shark, stingrays, turtles, barracuda
- SilfraIceland
Peak season: year-round · Intermediate · Shore
Known for Arctic char, glacial meltwater
- Scapa FlowUnited Kingdom
Peak season: April–October · Advanced · Liveaboard, Day boat
Known for seals, plumose anemones