San Juan (Wreck) - Southwest Coast

Temple Wall, off Menjangan Island, is one of those places that genuinely delivers. We always enjoy dropping in here. The wall itself starts shallow, around 5 metres, and drops to a respectable 21 metres. What we love is how the soft corals, particularly the staghorns, just explode from the rock face, even at the shallower depths. You get a real sense of density there. We usually fin along, keeping the wall on our right, spotting clown anemonefish nestled into their homes and searching the cracks for bloodspot pipefish. The visibility averages a good 18 metres, so you’re seeing plenty, even if it’s just the sunlight playing through the water column. Our favourite time to dive it is mid-morning, just as the sun really starts to hit the wall, lighting up all those vibrant colours. It’s not a drift dive typically, so you can take your time, poke around, and soak it all in. This is a solid pick for divers who enjoy a relaxed wall dive with healthy corals and plenty of macro life if you look closely.

Location
Southwest Coast, Grenada, Caribbean
Coordinates
11.963500, -61.765900
Type
wall

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 San Juan (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 San Juan (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

Frequently Asked Questions

How deep is the San Juan (Wreck) dive site?
The San Juan (Wreck) rests on a coral rubble sand bottom at approximately 105 feet (31 meters). This small inter-island cargo vessel offers an excellent dive for those comfortable with deeper profiles. The wreck itself is 80 feet (24 meters) long.
What marine life and features can be seen at the San Juan (Wreck)?
The San Juan (Wreck), an 80-foot (24-meter) cargo vessel broken up by Hurricane Ivan, is a vibrant habitat for marine life. Divers can expect to see numerous lobsters and small nurse sharks, up to 6 feet (2 meters) in length. Schools of jacks and grunts frequently gather around the wreck, and lucky divers might also spot Eagle Rays.
Is the San Juan (Wreck) suitable for beginner divers?
The San Juan (Wreck) is rated with an intermediate difficulty, making it generally not suitable for beginner divers. Its depth of approximately 105 feet (31 meters) requires divers to have appropriate training and experience for deeper profiles. We recommend advanced open water certification or equivalent for this site.
When is the best time of year to dive the San Juan (Wreck)?
The provided data does not specify the best time of year to dive the San Juan (Wreck). For general information on diving seasons in Grenada, please refer to our When to Dive section on DivePlnr.
What diving certifications are recommended or required for the San Juan (Wreck)?
Given the San Juan (Wreck)'s intermediate difficulty and its depth of approximately 105 feet (31 meters), an Advanced Open Water certification or equivalent is highly recommended. This ensures divers have the necessary skills and experience for deeper wreck dives. Always dive within your certification limits and consider additional specialty training for wreck diving.
How strong are the currents and what are the typical diving conditions at the San Juan (Wreck)?
The provided data does not include specific information regarding current strength or typical diving conditions at the San Juan (Wreck). It is always advisable to consult with local dive operators in Grenada's Southwest Coast for the most up-to-date conditions before your dive.