Courier - Southwest Coast

Hideaway Bay, or Dutchmans Cove to some, always feels a bit like finding a secret garden. We love it for its quiet charm and the way it always delivers something unexpected. On the left, the reef slopes in a series of knobbly ledges, shallow at first then gradually dropping away towards the point. You can spend an easy hour here just poking around the nooks and crannies. Over on the right, it’s a different vibe, a sheer wall that plunges to about 18 metres, with a sandy gully at its base. This is where we’ve often spotted eagle rays gliding past, or the occasional kingfish cruising by in the blue. Keep an eye out for Luculentus wrasse flitting amongst the algae, and those striking blue-eyed triplefins perched on the rocks. Winter dives here often mean a bonus encounter; the local seals use the neighbouring bay as a hangout, and they're notoriously curious, often buzzing divers with playful turns. It’s a site that suits a relaxed pace, where you can properly absorb the details rather than rushing between big pelagics.

Location
Southwest Coast, Grenada, Caribbean
Coordinates
12.030000, -61.767000
Type
wall

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 Courier

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 Courier

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