Glovers Island - Southwest Coast

Las Tetas, off Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast, is a site we always try to hit when the conditions align. It’s essentially two rock pinnacles, one bigger, one smaller, breaking the surface and dropping down to about 17 meters. You get a real sense of being offshore here. We usually kick off our dive along the northern rock, keeping an eye out for the resident snowy groupers lurking in the shadows. It's a proper wall dive in parts, with plenty of cracks and crevices to poke around in. We often find Hancock's blennies peering out, and the occasional freckled moray. The sheer number of smaller reef fish can be impressive – schools of snappers and grunts often swirl around the pinnacles, and we’ve seen big pufferfish moseying along. Visibility averages around 11 meters, which isn’t epic, but it’s usually enough to get a good sense of the action unfolding. Keep an eye on the blue for whitetip reef sharks cruising by, and if you’re lucky, a manta ray might ghost past. It’s a site that suits divers comfortable with a bit of current and who appreciate the dramatic topography of offshore pinnacles.

Location
Southwest Coast, Grenada, Caribbean
Coordinates
11.986600, -61.790200
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 Glovers Island

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 Glovers Island

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the typical dive depths at Glovers Island, from shallow reefs to wall dives?
Glovers Island is a very shallow dive site, typically around 6m / 20 ft. The maximum depth you'll encounter here is 7m, making it a perfect spot for extended bottom times on its sandy reef bottom. You can explore more about this site at Glovers Island.
What kind of marine life and coral can divers expect to encounter at Glovers Island?
At Glovers Island, divers can expect to see a variety of marine life, particularly Eagle and Stingrays, which are common visitors to this sandy bottom. Keep an eye out for the elusive Trunkfish and, with careful observation, you might spot one or two Scorpionfish. Be mindful that certain times of the year, the bottom can be covered in long spined urchins.
Is diving at Glovers Island suitable for beginner divers, or is it more for experienced divers?
Diving at Glovers Island is rated as an intermediate difficulty dive. While it is very shallow at a maximum of 7m, very good buoyancy control is needed to navigate the sandy bottom, especially during times of the year when it can be covered in long spined urchins, to avoid a painful encounter.
What is the best time of year to visit Glovers Island for diving, considering weather and marine life?
The provided data does not specify a "best time of year" for weather or marine life encounters at Glovers Island. However, it is important to be aware that certain times of the year the bottom can be covered in long spined urchins, requiring excellent buoyancy control. For general information on diving conditions in the region, you can consult our When to Dive guide.
What scuba diving certifications do I need to dive at Glovers Island?
While specific certification requirements are not provided for Glovers Island, its intermediate difficulty and shallow depth of 7m suggest that an Open Water Diver certification would typically be sufficient. However, due to the potential for long spined urchins, strong buoyancy control is highly recommended for a safe and enjoyable dive.
What are the typical water conditions, visibility, and currents like when diving Glovers Island?
When diving at Glovers Island, you can expect an average visibility of 11m, offering clear views of the sandy bottom and marine life. The provided data does not specify typical water temperatures or current conditions for this site.