Buccaneer Molinere Bay (Wreck) - Southwest Coast

Emma’s Plummet delivers a proper wall dive experience, even if you’re staying shallow. We love dropping down onto the top of the reef, around 7 metres, and then just gliding along the edge where it falls away into the deep blue. The real draw here, for us, is the sheer scale of the coral formations. You'll pass barrel sponges easily big enough to sit inside, alongside massive brain corals that look centuries old. Keep an eye out for the smaller stuff too; we’ve often spotted Yellowhead Jawfish tending their burrows in the sandy patches near the drop-off, and the occasional Caribbean reef squid hovering by the coral heads. If you spend time looking into the nooks, you might even catch a glimpse of a Saddle Stargazer buried in the sand, just their eyes peeking out. Current can be mild to moderate, making it a comfortable drift on most days. It’s a site that rewards taking your time, letting the current do the work while you soak in the view.

Location
Southwest Coast, Grenada, Caribbean
Coordinates
12.082900, -61.765700
Type
reef

Marine Protected Area: Molinier-Beausejour

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 Buccaneer Molinere Bay (Wreck)

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 Buccaneer Molinere Bay (Wreck)

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