Glovers Reef - Southwest Coast

Las Trinias, for us, is one of the real treats in Tayrona. It feels a bit like diving a secret spot, especially since it’s mostly visited by one or two operators. We love that feeling of having a site almost to ourselves. It’s essentially a submerged mountain with three distinct points, and the coral starts to thicken around 15 meters, then slopes gently down. We’ve found the average visibility to hover around 16 meters, which is decent, but on a good day, it really opens up. Our favorite part has to be the coral itself – particularly the massive starlet coral and the sunray lettuce coral, they’re just striking. Keep an eye out for the hogfish and honeycombed cowfish; they’re often milling around the reef structure. We also consistently see schools of yellowtail parrotfish and Spanish grunt, their colors really pop against the reef. This site is brilliant for divers who appreciate healthy coral formations and a relaxed pace, without too much current to fight against.

Location
Southwest Coast, Grenada, Caribbean
Coordinates
11.985500, -61.780200
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 Reef

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 Reef

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