Magazine Reef - Southwest Coast

Pange North always delivers. It’s a shallow, gently sloping reef, never deeper than 13 metres, which means we can spend a good chunk of bottom time just drifting along, soaking it all in. The corals here are lovely, plenty of varied formations, and we especially love the way the big fan corals sway with the mild surge. During the day, you’ll spot those vibrant Ring-tailed Surgeonfish darting through the water, and we’ve had some cracking encounters with curious Undulated Morays poking their heads out from the reef. Keep an eye out for the Flashlight Fish in the darker corners too, their bioluminescent glow is something else. But Pange North truly shines after dark; it's our absolute favourite night dive in the area. The whole place transforms. We’ve watched octopuses unfurl from crevices and patrol the sandy patches, and the number of crabs and shrimp that emerge from their daytime hideouts is incredible. The visibility averages around 11 metres, which is perfectly fine for a relaxed, critter-focused exploration. It’s a site that suits everyone, from newer divers wanting to build confidence to experienced macro hunters looking for something different.

Location
Southwest Coast, Grenada, Caribbean
Coordinates
12.012600, -61.786900
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 Magazine 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 Magazine 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