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The Gulley
West Caicos reef cut dropping into a coral wall
About The Gulley
The Gulley is a West Caicos wall dive where a cut in the reef opens onto a dense coral top and then drops into a vertical wall with undercuts. Divers come for the reef split, the clean wall transition, and the black-coral and sponge structure that lines the drop-off. It is a boat dive for experienced recreational divers who want a classic wall profile with strong coral character and a controlled pace.
Research Estimate At The Gulley
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Where Is The Gulley?
The Gulley Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
15.2m - 25.9m
Depth Note
The wall begins around 50 ft (15.24 m) and the drop-off is described around 85 ft (25.91 m), with undercuts along the face.
Best Season
Winter for wildlife; summer for calmer weather
Typical Conditions
Boat-access reef cut on West Caicos with dense coral on top, undercuts on the wall, and generally clear water.
Safety & Access At The Gulley
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Stay trimmed through the cut and along the wall, especially where the reef undercuts. Tide changes can push water and reduce clarity on the top of the wall.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only from the West Caicos/Providenciales side; the wall profile calls for solid buoyancy control and tide awareness.
Legal Notes
Follow operator guidance and avoid touching coral or the undercut wall structure.
Local Intel For The Gulley
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba
Typical profile described is entering through the reef cut and descending to the wall around 85 ft, with the wall starting near 50 ft.
Freedive
Not a practical freedive site; the wall and undercuts make scuba the appropriate format.
Snorkel
Snorkeling is limited because the signature features sit on the wall and beyond casual surface range.
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Exposure Profile at The Gulley
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Wildlife at The Gulley
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At The Gulley
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Dive Spot Log Averages At The Gulley
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The Gulley Guide - Frequently Asked Questions
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The Gulley Guide - Sources and Updates
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Research Sources
Supports the reef cut, dense coral top, and undercut wall description for Gulley at West Caicos.
Supports the reef cut, vertical wall, black coral, anemones, lobster, and the day/night condition patterns.
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