Spice Island Reef - Southwest Coast

Turtle Pinnacle, just off Kona, is exactly what it sounds like, and we love it for its sheer honesty. Drop down to the top of the pinnacle, around 12 meters, and you're pretty much guaranteed to find green sea turtles queued up for a clean. It’s a busy little service station, with yellow tangs and surgeonfish meticulously picking algae off their shells. The whole scene is fascinating to watch, the turtles seem so serene, almost meditative, while the smaller fish dart around them. We’ve seen as many as a dozen turtles here at once, often just hovering, enjoying the spa treatment. It's not a deep dive, maxing out around 17 meters, which means plenty of bottom time to just observe. For us, the highlight is the sheer density of turtles and the calm rhythm of the cleaning station. If you’re lucky, a manta ray might glide by, especially if you’re doing a twilight or night dive when the hotel lights draw them in. This site is perfect for photographers, and anyone who just wants to spend a good long time hanging out with turtles.

Location
Southwest Coast, Grenada, Caribbean
Coordinates
12.035500, -61.773600
Type
pinnacle

Marine Protected Area: Grand Anse

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 Spice Island Reef

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 Spice Island Reef

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