Southwest Coast, Grenada
    Grand Anse

    Kansas Reef

    Best months: Jan–Apr

    Protected Area

    Grand Anse

    Why dive here

    With 263+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, humpback whales, nurse sharks, orcas and sea turtles - Kansas Reef offers some of Southwest Coast's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.

    Best timeJan–Apr
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeBarracuda, Humpback Whales, Nurse Sharks, Orcas and Sea Turtles · 263+ species recorded
    Water27-30°C · warmest August, September, October
    CharacterWreck dive
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Kansas Reef is one of those sites that just feels alive. We've always been drawn to how the sea plumes here sway, catching the current, reminding us of fields of wheat – a nod to its name. Dropping in, you're immediately struck by the sheer volume of French grunts and glassy sweepers schooling, often so thick they dim the light. Keep an eye out for the mottled jawfish, they’re usually bobbing near their burrows, and we’ve often spotted orangespotted filefish picking their way through the corals. This isn’t a deep site, maxing out around 23 meters, but the currents can be lively, so it’s best for divers comfortable with a bit of drift. Our top tip? Go in the late morning, the light filters through the swaying corals beautifully then, and we've found that's when the barracuda are most active, often cruising just above the reef. You’ll definitely see black durgon and creole wrasse feeding in the current, and if you’re lucky, an eagle ray might glide past in the deeper sections. It's a proper reef dive, full of movement and life, perfect for those who enjoy a dynamic environment rather than just static observation.

    Safety Notes

    Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Kansas Reef

    Kansas Reef Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Kansas Reef, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (12.03, -61.78) (0km away)

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    October Averages

    Sea Temperature

    30°C

    86°F · Range: 29–31.7°C

    Air Temperature

    28°C

    82°F

    Wind Speed

    5.61 m/s

    10.9 knots

    Atmospheric Pressure

    1011.8 hPa

    Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data

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