Persia (Wreck) - Southwest Coast

Seahorse, true to its name, delivers if you know where to look. We always hit the shallow seagrass beds first. It’s where those tiny, elusive seahorses cling, often no bigger than your thumbnail. You need a keen eye and plenty of patience to spot them, but the reward of seeing their delicate curls around a blade of grass is worth the effort. Beyond the seagrass, the reef slopes gently, dotted with some impressive tube sponges. We've seen Honeycomb Groupers lurking in the shadows there, and occasionally a cowfish bumbles by. Visibility averages a decent 15 meters, enough to appreciate the coral formations as you descend. It’s a tranquil, slow-paced dive, perfect for photographers or anyone who enjoys the thrill of the hunt for macro life. We’d suggest going in the morning; the light filtering through the seagrass is beautiful, and it’s usually calmer. Keep an eye out for Bloodspot pipefish too; they often share the same habitat as the seahorses.

Location
Southwest Coast, Grenada, Caribbean
Coordinates
11.881200, -61.771300
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 Persia (Wreck)

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 Persia (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