Antigua And Barbuda

Five Islands

Five Islands - photo 1

Photo by Shinzan Murray on Unsplash.

Five Islands is a coastal community on Antigua’s northwestern shore, part of the Antigua region. While the area is popular for beaches and boat access, it isn’t a dedicated diving hub. Nearby dive centers and sites are available around Antigua, with reef-dominated coastal dives, shallow reefs, and occasional pelagic sightings from nearby drop-offs. Expect warm Caribbean conditions, clear water, and typical reef fish; access to dive centers may require a short drive to main tourist areas where operators are concentrated.

Essential information for traveling in Antigua and Barbuda

About Antigua and Barbuda

Sea
Caribbean Sea and North Atlantic Ocean
Timezone
America/Antigua
Languages
EN
Demonym
Antiguan, Barbudan
Phone prefix
+1

Practicalities

Currency
XCD
Plug type
Type A, Type B
Airports
ANU SKB SLU SJU SVD

Diving specifics

Temperature
°C
Depth units
meters
Pressure
bar
Regulators
DIN Yoke (INT)

Dive sites and dive centers around Five Islands

Nearby Dive Sites (13)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Five Islands

The best time to dive in Five Islands

The best months to dive in Five Islands are from August. Temperatures are confortable (29°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
26 °C 27 °C 6/10
02 - Feb.
26 °C 27 °C 6/10
03 - Mar.
27 °C 27 °C 7/10
04 - Apr.
26 °C 27 °C 6/10
05 - May
27 °C 28 °C 5/10
06 - Jun.
28 °C 28 °C 5/10
07 - Jul.
28 °C 29 °C 6/10
08 - Aug.
29 °C 29 °C 6/10
09 - Sept.
28 °C 30 °C 6/10
10 - Oct.
28 °C 29 °C 4/10
11 - Nov.
27 °C 29 °C 6/10
12 - Dec.
26 °C 27 °C 7/10

Based on last year's weather. Scores compare months for this destination only and are indicative. A mitigated month may still suit many divers.

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