Barrel, Carriacou - Carriacou
Corridas, tucked into a corner of Coco Bay, is a site we genuinely enjoy. It's essentially two low pinnacles, a pair of rocky outcrops rising from a sandy floor. Maxing out at 18 meters, you can comfortably explore both on a single dive. The real draw here, and why we always make a point of coming back, is the sheer number of rays. We've seen eagle rays glide by, spotted longtail stingrays partially buried in the sand, even had a close encounter with a bullseye electric ray. Sometimes it feels like a ray convention. Keep an eye out for the smaller stuff too; the Glossy Blenny is always a treat, and we’ve found Speckled Scorpionfish hugging the rocks. Visibility averages around 7 meters, so it’s not for grand vistas, but it’s perfect for focusing on the details and those incredible ray encounters. We'd suggest going in the morning; the water often feels calmer, and the light can catch the sand just right. Corridas suits divers who appreciate focused, intimate dives, and, of course, anyone with a soft spot for rays.
- Location
- Carriacou, Grenada, Caribbean
- Coordinates
- 12.453900, -61.492100
- Type
- pinnacle
Marine Protected Area: South Carricou Islands
Best Time to Dive in Carriacou
The warmest water temperatures in Carriacou occur in January, averaging 27.6°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 27.6°C.
Monthly Water Temperatures
- January: 27.6°C (air: 25.8°C)
- February: 27.6°C (air: 25.6°C)
- March: 27.6°C (air: 25.7°C)
- April: 27.6°C (air: 26.2°C)
- May: 27.6°C (air: 26.9°C)
- June: 27.6°C (air: 27.0°C)
- July: 27.6°C (air: 27.1°C)
- August: 27.6°C (air: 27.4°C)
- September: 27.6°C (air: 27.9°C)
- October: 27.6°C (air: 27.8°C)
- November: 27.6°C (air: 27.1°C)
- December: 27.6°C (air: 26.5°C)
Nearby Dive Sites in Carriacou
- A World Adrift Underwater Sculpture Park (drift)
- A World Adrift Underwater Sculpture Park (reef)
- Barracuda Point, Carriacou (reef)
- Barracuda Point, Carriacou (reef)
- Barrel, Carriacou (reef)
- Black Rocks, Carriacou (reef)
- Black Rocks, Carriacou
- Bogles Ridge (reef)
- Bogles Ridge (reef)
- Coral Nursery, Carriacou (reef)
- Deep Blue, Carriacou (reef)
- Jack-A-Dan, Carriacou (drift)
- Jack Iron Point, Carriacou (reef)
- La Jetée, Carriacou (reef)
- Layer Cake, Carriacou (reef)
Nearest Dive Centres to Barrel, Carriacou
- Deefer Diving - ["PADI"]
- Deefer Diving Carriacou - PADI
Marine Life in Carriacou
Home to 296 recorded species including 258 reef fish, 13 hard corals, 11 whales & dolphins, 3 seagrass & algae, 2 jellyfish, 2 sea snails & nudibranchs.
Notable Species
- Mustard hill coral (Porites astreoides) - Hard Corals
- Finger Coral (Porites porites) - Hard Corals
- Barber (Acanthurus bahianus) - Reef Fish
- Dark Green Parrotfish (Sparisoma viride) - Reef Fish
- Gutong (Sparisoma aurofrenatum) - Reef Fish
- Sheephead (Microspathodon chrysurus) - Reef Fish
- Gutong (Scarus iseri) - Reef Fish
- Sammy Johnson (Scarus taeniopterus) - Reef Fish
- Parrotfish (Thalassoma bifasciatum) - Reef Fish
- Blueman (Scarus vetula) - Reef Fish
- Blue Doctor (Acanthurus coeruleus) - Reef Fish
- Coney (Cephalopholis fulva) - Reef Fish
- Flamefish (Apogon maculatus) - Reef Fish
- Hamlet (Gymnothorax moringa) - Reef Fish
- Devilfish (Ophioblennius atlanticus) - Reef Fish
- Fire coral (Millepora complanata) - Jellyfish
- Molly Miller (Labrisomus nuchipinnis) - Reef Fish
- Slippery Dick (Halichoeres bivittatus) - Reef Fish
- Lawyer (Halichoeres radiatus) - Reef Fish
- French grunt (Haemulon flavolineatum) - Reef Fish
Recommended Packing List for Barrel, Carriacou
Based on average water temperature of 27.6°C.
- Shorty or Rashguard - warm 28°C water needs minimal exposure protection
- Mask - essential for every dive
- Fins
- BCD - buoyancy compensator
- Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
- Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
- Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
- Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
- Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories