Turks and Caicos Islands
Elephant Ear Canyon
About this Dive Site
Description
Elephant Ear Canyon on West Caicos is a breathtaking wall dive adorned with enormous elephant ear sponges. A captivating mini-wall precedes the main drop-off, offering a prelude to the dramatic seascape. Keep an eye out for swirling schools of horse-eye jacks, majestic groupers, and the occasional reef shark.
Best Time to Dive
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| 27°C | 27°C | 28°C | 29°C | 30°C | 30°C | 30°C | 30°C | 30°C | 29°C | 28°C | 27°C |
Peak Season
March, April, November, December, January, February, May, October
Jan
Whale shark sightings possible
Feb
Humpback whale migration
Mar
Excellent visibility, good chance of seeing reef sharks
Apr
Manta ray season begins
More monthly highlights
May
Manta ray season continues, good for macro life
Jun
Turtle nesting season
Jul
Turtle nesting season, potential for plankton blooms
Aug
Calm seas, good for beginners
Sep
End of hurricane season, still warm water
Oct
Visibility improves, good for pelagic sightings
Nov
Start of manta ray season, excellent visibility
Dec
Manta ray season, good chance of seeing dolphins
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