King Mitch Wreck - Southwest Coast

Misoli Reef isn't about big pelagics, that's for sure. If you're chasing the whale sharks or mantas, this isn't your spot. What we love about Misoli is its quiet, almost unassuming charm, spread across a broad expanse of white sand with a surprising coral island rising out of it. It’s a macro photographer’s dream, truly. We’ve spent entire dives here with our noses just inches from the coral, finding things we’d never spot elsewhere. Visibility generally sits around 15 metres, often a bit better. Keep your eyes peeled for those tiny wonders: bloodspot pipefish are regulars, and we’ve spotted numerous cowries and the oddly beautiful granular frog shell tucked into crevices. Nudibranchs are practically everywhere, a technicolour explosion against the sand and coral. It’s a slow dive, meant for careful searching, not zooming along. Our top tip? Go in the morning, the light plays beautifully on the sandy patches, illuminating those hidden critters. You might even find a crocodile fish camouflaged on the bottom, a true prize if you do. This site really suits divers who love the intricate details, the small, often overlooked creatures, and those who enjoy a relaxed pace.

Location: Southwest Coast, Grenada, Caribbean
Coordinates: 11.901000, -61.743900
Type: reef

Marine Protected Area: Hog Island

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 King Mitch Wreck

Aquanauts Grenada - SSI, Diveheart
Dive Grenada
Sandals La Source - ["PADI"]
Scuba West Indies - ["PADI"]

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

Mustard hill coral (Porites astreoides) - Hard Corals
Finger Coral (Porites porites) - Hard Corals
Barber (Acanthurus bahianus) - Reef Fish
Gutong (Sparisoma aurofrenatum) - Reef Fish
Dark Green Parrotfish (Sparisoma viride) - Reef Fish
Sheephead (Microspathodon chrysurus) - Reef Fish
Gutong (Scarus iseri) - Reef Fish
Sammy Johnson (Scarus taeniopterus) - Reef Fish
Parrotfish (Thalassoma bifasciatum) - Reef Fish
Blueman (Scarus vetula) - Reef Fish
Blue Doctor (Acanthurus coeruleus) - Reef Fish
Fire coral (Millepora complanata) - Jellyfish
Hamlet (Gymnothorax moringa) - Reef Fish
Coney (Cephalopholis fulva) - Reef Fish
Flamefish (Apogon maculatus) - Reef Fish
Molly Miller (Labrisomus nuchipinnis) - Reef Fish
Slippery Dick (Halichoeres bivittatus) - Reef Fish
Devilfish (Ophioblennius atlanticus) - Reef Fish
Lawyer (Halichoeres radiatus) - Reef Fish
Greenblotch Parrotfish (Sparisoma atomarium) - Reef Fish

Recommended Packing List for King Mitch 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