Sherwood Forest
Protected Area
Grand Anse
Why dive here
With 263+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, humpback whales, nurse sharks, orcas and sea turtles - Sherwood Forest offers some of Southwest Coast's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.
Sherwood Forest is a cracking drift, a proper standout on Grenada’s Southwest Coast. We love how the reef drops off, starting at 17 metres and tumbling down to 27 metres on the deepest part we usually explore. The current here often picks up, giving you that lovely feeling of flying over the coral, which means you’re always covering ground and seeing something new. It’s a great spot for spotting bigger stuff – we’ve had some fantastic encounters with great barracuda here, just hanging still in the blue. Keep an eye out for those old anchors too, poking out of the reef, a cool reminder of the French cutting lines during naval skirmishes. Visibility tends to average around 14 metres, which is decent enough for the scale of this site. This isn't a poke-and-prod kind of dive; it's more about the panorama. We often see hogfish and French grunts schooling closer to the reef, while the deeper sections can sometimes surprise you with dusky cusks or even a suspicious lizardfish perched on the sand. It’s an ideal dive for those who enjoy a bit of movement and the chance to see pelagics cruising by.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Sherwood Forest
Sherwood Forest Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Sherwood Forest, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (12.03, -61.78) (0km away)
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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