South End
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 - South End offers some of Southwest Coast's richest reef diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.
South End is where we go when we just want to cruise and see what’s hanging around. It’s Grenada’s southernmost reef, and while it starts shallow, around 10 meters, it slopes down to a manageable 19 meters, so it’s great for longer bottom times. We love the sandy patches and small coral heads along the slope; they’re perfect for spotting things like Lizardfish camouflaged against the sand, and we’ve often seen little Blennies popping out of holes. There’s a fair chance of seeing nurse sharks tucked under ledges, and we’ve certainly had our share of stingray encounters here, too. The top of the reef is a mix of sea fans swaying gently and colourful sponges, giving way to more robust hard corals as you descend. Visibility averages around 13 meters, which is usually enough for a good view of the reef structure and its inhabitants. We’d suggest keeping an eye out for larger Coney groupers near the ledges, and if you’re lucky, you might even spot an American Crested Pipefish tucked into the reef. It’s a pretty relaxed dive, suiting anyone from newer divers to those of us who just enjoy a chill explore without extreme conditions.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for South End
South End Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for South End, 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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