Turks And Caicos Islands

Balfour Town

Balfour Town is a small settlement in Salt Cay, Turks and Caicos Islands. The area is not a known coastal diving hub, and there are no dive sites within the town itself. The Turks and Caicos Islands offer excellent diving nearby, mainly on Providenciāle and Grand Turk, with clear warm water, vibrant reefs, and frequent pelagic life off the outer banks. Access to central dive centers usually comes from larger hubs on Providenciales or Grand Turk, with day trips or short transfers required for significant dive sites. In Salt Cay, diving tends to be limited to occasional shore and boat excursions organized by local operators, with better underwater opportunities found a short distance away. Overall, Balfour Town itself has minimal direct diving activity, but the surrounding archipelago provides world-class options for experienced divers willing to travel a bit for reefs and walls.

Essential information for traveling in Turks and Caicos Islands

About Turks and Caicos Islands

Sea
Gulf of Mexico and North Atlantic Ocean
Timezone
America/Grand_Turk
Languages
EN
Demonym
Turks and Caicos Islander
Phone prefix
+1

Practicalities

Currency
USD
Voltage
110, 120
Plug type
Type A, Type B
Airports
PLS GDT NAS FLL MIA

Diving specifics

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

Dive sites and dive centers around Balfour Town

Nearby Dive Sites (1)

Nearby Dive Centers (1)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Balfour Town

The best time to dive in Balfour Town

The best months to dive in Balfour Town are from October to November. Temperatures are confortable (27-28°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
25 °C 26 °C 6/10
02 - Feb.
25 °C 26 °C 6/10
03 - Mar.
25 °C 27 °C 6/10
04 - Apr.
25 °C 26 °C 5/10
05 - May
27 °C 27 °C 6/10
06 - Jun.
28 °C 28 °C 5/10
07 - Jul.
28 °C 28 °C 5/10
08 - Aug.
29 °C 29 °C 4/10
09 - Sept.
29 °C 30 °C 5/10
10 - Oct.
28 °C 30 °C 4/10
11 - Nov.
27 °C 29 °C 5/10
12 - Dec.
27 °C 28 °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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