Rock Garden, Carriacou - Carriacou

Tabyanas often gets overshadowed by some of Roatán’s flashier sites, but we think that’s a mistake. This place, sometimes called Herbie's Fantasy, is a really mellow wall dive, dropping to around 19 meters, perfect for those long, relaxed bottom times. What we love about Tabyanas isn't the big pelagics, it’s the sheer density of the small stuff. You can spend an entire dive in just a small section of the wall, peering into every crevice. We’ve found Peppermint Bass tucked away, and the Chalk Bass are everywhere, flitting in and out of the coral. Keep an eye out for the Spotlight Gobies – they’re tiny but captivating. We’ve even spotted the elusive Conchfish here, a genuine treat. The visibility is usually excellent, often 20 meters or more, making the details really pop. We’d suggest going early in the morning before it gets busy, that's when the garden eels are most active, swaying gently from the sand patch just off the wall. It’s a site for divers who appreciate slowing down and discovering the smaller wonders, rather than racing from one thing to the next.

Location: Carriacou, Grenada, Caribbean
Coordinates: 12.484800, -61.494600
Type: reef
Maximum Depth: 5-18m

Marine Protected Area: Sandy Island-Oyster Bay

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)

Nearest Dive Centres to Rock Garden, 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 Rock Garden, 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