Boulder City - Grenada - Southwest Coast

Eelskins is one of those sites that just feels right, a genuinely calming dive even on a day with a bit of a swell. It’s a shallow reef, topping out around 19 metres, but don't let that fool you into thinking it's sparse. We consistently find it bursting with activity. The trick here is often patience, letting the site unfold. We love dropping in and drifting along the sandy channels, often finding ourselves surrounded by clouds of fusiliers, so thick they almost obscure the sun. Keep an eye out for patrolling Silver-cheeked Toadfish, they're everywhere, and we’ve even spotted Oceanic Manta Rays cruising by on occasion. The soft coral gardens are vibrant, a real spectacle of green and purple, and the nudibranchs are always a treat – look closely among the stalks. For photographers, the light here is incredible, especially mid-morning, filtering through the water and illuminating every little blenny poking its head out. It’s a site that rewards a slow pace, great for divers who appreciate the smaller details alongside the potential for big pelagic encounters.

Location
Southwest Coast, Grenada, Caribbean
Coordinates
12.020200, -61.776800
Type
reef

Marine Protected Area: Grand Anse

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)

Nearby Dive Sites in Southwest Coast

Nearest Dive Centres to Boulder City - Grenada

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.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for Boulder City - Grenada

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