Southwest Coast, Grenada
    Hog Island

    Persia (Wreck)

    Best months: Jan–Apr

    Protected Area

    Hog Island

    Why dive here

    With 263+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, humpback whales, nurse sharks, orcas and sea turtles - Persia (Wreck) offers some of Southwest Coast's richest reef 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
    CharacterReef dive
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    The Persia is a newer wreck, only going down in 2018, but she’s already a fantastic dive. We think she makes a brilliant second dive after one of the deeper wrecks, especially if you want to explore something a bit more intact. We've always found her sitting upright and proud on the seabed, usually at about 33 meters, making for a nice, comfortable depth. You can actually poke around inside the cargo holds, where you'll still spot remnants of her last shipment – sweets and clothing. It’s like a time capsule, a real glimpse into a working vessel. Visibility here averages around 15 meters, which we find is plenty to appreciate her 30-meter length. Because she's a bit further out, about 6.5 miles from Grenada, and exposed to some decent currents, you'll see more of the ocean's regular inhabitants. Lionfish are common, unfortunately, but we've seen plenty of nurse sharks cruising around the deck, likely drawn in by the easy prey. On a good day, you might even spot a sleeping turtle tucked into the superstructure. She's a great choice for advanced divers looking for a less broken-up wreck and a chance to see some healthy pelagic action.

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    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Persia (Wreck)

    Persia (Wreck) Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Persia (Wreck), 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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