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BVI Dive Map | Ginger's Backside | depth 70 ft, intermediate, low swell/current, uninhabited island, and a wide range of marine life.
Dive Spot Guide•
Gingers Backside
Boat reef on Ginger Island with low swell and current.
Local operator required
Boat access from Virgin Gorda or nearby charter routes is the normal way in.
A calm island-edge reef dive with slow pacing, boat logistics, and no on-island services.
About Gingers Backside
Gingers Backside is a boat dive on the north side of Ginger Island in the Sir Francis Drake Channel. The reef runs along the island edge with coral heads, ledges, and sandy patches, so the pace stays slow and exploratory. It is usually a low-swell, low-current stop, but the best days are still the settled ones.
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Research Estimate At Gingers Backside
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 12m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesNo facilities
Crowd / PopularityFew visitors
CurrentNo current
SurgeFlat calm
Where Is Gingers Backside?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Gingers Backside Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
4.6m - 18.3m
Depth Note
Reef starts in shallow water and slopes down to sand along the island edge; guide pages describe it as an intermediate-depth reef.
Best Season
Winter usually brings the calmest seas and the clearest water for this site.
Typical Conditions
Low swell, low current, calm island-edge water, and a slow-paced second-dive profile.
Safety & Access At Gingers Backside
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
Low swell helps the site feel easy, but boat timing and reef awareness still matter.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; no on-island services and limited moorings mean the operator plan matters.
Legal Notes
Treat Ginger Island as an undeveloped private-island area and follow charter mooring guidance.
Local Intel For Gingers Backside
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A relaxed boat dive with coral heads, ledges, and sand patches that rewards slow buoyancy and careful exploration.
Snorkeling
The island has snorkelable water in the wider Ginger Island area, but Gingers Backside is best treated as a scuba-first site.
Recent Logged Visits At Gingers Backside
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Gingers Backside
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility12m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
