Diving in Southwest Coast

Explore 73 dive sites in Southwest Coast, Grenada. Ocean conditions, marine species, and dive centres.

Best Time to Dive in Southwest Coast

The warmest water temperatures in Southwest Coast occur in January, averaging 27.4°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 27.4°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 27.4°C (air: 25.9°C)
  • February: 27.4°C (air: 26.0°C)
  • March: 27.4°C (air: 26.2°C)
  • April: 27.4°C (air: 26.9°C)
  • May: 27.4°C (air: 27.5°C)
  • June: 27.4°C (air: 27.3°C)
  • July: 27.4°C (air: 27.2°C)
  • August: 27.4°C (air: 27.6°C)
  • September: 27.4°C (air: 28.3°C)
  • October: 27.4°C (air: 28.0°C)
  • November: 27.4°C (air: 27.1°C)
  • December: 27.4°C (air: 26.5°C)

Marine Life in Southwest Coast

Home to 267 recorded species including 231 reef fish, 13 hard corals, 10 whales & dolphins, 3 seagrass & algae, 2 jellyfish, 2 sea snails & nudibranchs.

Dive Site Difficulty in Southwest Coast

Southwest Coast has 2 beginner, 1 intermediate, 1 advanced dive sites - suitable for divers of all levels.

Recommended Packing List for Southwest Coast

Based on average water temperature of 27.4°C.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 27°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

Marine Protected Areas in Southwest Coast

  • Levera - Marine Park (IUCN Category II)
  • La Sagesse - Local Area Planning (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Southern Seascape - Local Area Planning (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Molinier-Beausejour - Marine Park (IUCN Category II)
  • Limlair Theboud - Priority Area of Interest (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Sabazan - Surveyed/Undesignated Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Marquis Island - Local Area Planning (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Hog Island - Local Area Planning (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Levera Wetland - Wetland of International Importance (Ramsar Site) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Sandy Island-Oyster Bay - Marine Park (IUCN Category II)
  • Petite Dominique - Priority Area of Interest (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Carib's Leap - Surveyed/Undesignated Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Conference Bay - Priority Area of Interest (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Woburn-Clarks-Court Bay - Marine Park (IUCN Category II)
  • Ronde Island Group - Priority Area of Interest (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • South Carricou Islands - Priority Area of Interest (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Grand Anse - Marine Protected Area / Protected Land and Seascape (IUCN Category V)
  • Molinier-Beausejour - Specially Protected Area (Cartagena Convention) (IUCN Category II)
  • Gouyave - Priority Area of Interest (IUCN Category Not Reported)

Getting to Southwest Coast - Nearest Airports

  • Maurice Bishop International Airport (GND), Saint George's - 3 km away, approx 18 min travel time
  • A.N.R. Robinson International Airport (TAB), Scarborough - 142 km away, approx 170 min travel time
  • Argyle International Airport (SVD), Kingstown - 143 km away, approx 171 min travel time

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