About Football Field
Football Field is a well-known dive site found near Pine Cay, an island located about 50 minutes by boat from Provo's Turtle Cove Marina in the Turks & Caicos. This site is noteworthy for its distinct topography and the diverse marine life it attracts, offering a unique experience for divers exploring the region's barrier reef. The site is characterized by large coral canyons and a prominent sandy bowl feature. Divers can explore depths reaching up to 27 meters (90 feet) within this sandy area, where massive vase sponges thrive. The surrounding coral formations create an intricate landscape that supports a variety of species. Encounters at Football Field frequently include schools of horse-eye jacks and juvenile barracudas. Bermuda chub and lobsters are also common residents of this reef. While specific seasonality for these creatures isn't detailed, the site is generally dived at high tide, which enhances the overall experience. Typically, this site is a good option for shorter, half-day diving excursions, often included in two-tank dive packages from nearby Grace Bay. Its proximity to Grace Bay makes it accessible for various dive plans, catering to divers seeking vibrant marine ecosystems in the Caicos Banks.
Highlights
Large coral canyonsSandy bowl at 90 feetMassive vase spongesJuvenile barracudaSchools of horse-eye jacksBermuda chubLobsters
Best Season
This site is best explored at high tide. The visibility in the Turks & Caicos is generally exceptional, often reaching 45 meters (150 feet), particularly during the summer months when the weather is fair and waters are calm, with minimal wind.
Dive site facts: Football Field
- Depth
- 15–27 m
- Current
- Mild
- Entry
- Liveaboard or dayboat
- Level
- Intermediate
- Dive type
- Reef, Wall, Reef
- Region / port
- Turks & Caicos
- Coordinates
- 21.9181° N, 72.1121° W
Conditions & Currents
The waters around Northwest Point, which share similar conditions to Pine Cay where Football Field is located, are noted for having almost no current. This makes for generally calm diving conditions and contributes to the excellent visibility. While currents at Football Field specifically are not detailed, the recommendation to dive at high tide implies some tidal influence, but the overall area is often protected from stronger flows, especially from easterly trade winds. Excellent visibility, frequently around 45 meters (150 feet), is a hallmark of diving in the Turks & Caicos. These favorable conditions allow for relaxed dives, making the site suitable for a range of certification levels without needing specialized current mitigation techniques like reef hooks, and simplifying gas planning.
Why dive Football Field from a liveaboard?
Football Field is one of Turks & Caicos's signature dive sites. A liveaboard sleeps you on the water and puts you in the water for three to four guided dives per day, including dawn and night dives that day-boat operators rarely offer. You skip the daily commute back to port and reach quieter, less-crowded sites in the same region on a single trip.
Below are the liveaboards that include Football Field on their Turks & Caicos itineraries.
Liveaboards diving Football Field
These liveaboards may visit Football Field on selected itineraries — the exact dive sites depend on departure, weather and conditions.
Turks and Caicos Explorer II
Turks & Caicos
20 guests
$249/day
Turks & Caicos Aggressor II
Turks & Caicos
18 guests36.6 m
$287/day
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