Site-specific south-beach page with monthly visibility/current table.
Sheltered south-side reef with easy beach access.
Sheltered south-side reef with easy beach access.
Anse Cochon (S) is a sheltered west-coast reef with boulders, walls, pinnacles, and sandy patches. The south side is the gentler half of the site, with less coral than the north side but plenty of marine life along the bottom. It suits easy scuba days, with a good chance of flounder, seahorses, pipefish, and night-dive sightings when the water is calm.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
1.5m - 12m
Depth Note
Starts in about 1.5 m of water and tops out around 12 m.
Best Season
December to April
Typical Conditions
Usually calm to mild on the sheltered west coast, with a relaxed profile and enough structure to keep the site interesting for repeat dives.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
Watch the entry and exit if the sea is chopped. The site is most comfortable on settled west-coast days, especially for relaxed scuba and snorkeling.
Access Restrictions
Best in calm conditions; weather and surface chop can make the shore approach less comfortable.
Legal Notes
Follow protected-marine-reserve rules and avoid reef contact, anchoring, and collecting.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Max depth around 12 m, suitable for relaxed reef dives.
Snorkeling
Good snorkeling on calm days over the shallow reef edge and sheltered cove, with the most life near structure and the sandy margin.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Site-specific south-beach page with monthly visibility/current table.
Site page with terrain, snorkeling, and marine-life notes for Anse Cochon.
Saint Lucia guide that explicitly splits Anse Cochon into north and south dive sections.
Official tourism overview of Saint Lucia diving and operator listings.
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