Spotters Reef - Southwest Coast

Twin Caves in Vava’u gives us that perfect blend of cave exploration and vibrant reef action. We love starting over the sun-drenched coral garden, letting our eyes adjust as we fin towards the first, wider opening. Inside, the light plays off the walls in mesmerizing ways, and the air pocket above offers a fleeting chance to surface and hear the jungle sounds from above. Exiting that first cave, you’re greeted by a wall absolutely plastered with soft corals. It’s here we often see schools of Pacific Half-and-half Chromis darting, and if you’re patient, a flash of silver might be a Humphead Unicornfish gliding past. The second cave is where the macro magic truly happens. It’s darker, more intimate, and we always take our time, running a finger (carefully, of course!) along the cracks to spot those tiny nudibranchs, maybe even a Carnelian Cowry clinging to the rock. Visibility averages around 15m, which is plenty for navigating the spaces. This site is a great pick for divers who enjoy a bit of overhead environment combined with some excellent critter hunting. It suits those who appreciate topography and don’t mind slowing down to look for the small stuff.

Location: Southwest Coast, Grenada, Caribbean
Coordinates: 12.021300, -61.784600
Type: cave

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 Spotters Reef

Aquanauts Grenada - SSI, Diveheart
Dive Grenada
Sandals La Source - ["PADI"]
Scuba West Indies - ["PADI"]

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

Mustard hill coral (Porites astreoides) - Hard Corals
Finger Coral (Porites porites) - Hard Corals
Barber (Acanthurus bahianus) - Reef Fish
Gutong (Sparisoma aurofrenatum) - Reef Fish
Dark Green Parrotfish (Sparisoma viride) - Reef Fish
Sheephead (Microspathodon chrysurus) - Reef Fish
Gutong (Scarus iseri) - Reef Fish
Sammy Johnson (Scarus taeniopterus) - Reef Fish
Parrotfish (Thalassoma bifasciatum) - Reef Fish
Blueman (Scarus vetula) - Reef Fish
Blue Doctor (Acanthurus coeruleus) - Reef Fish
Fire coral (Millepora complanata) - Jellyfish
Hamlet (Gymnothorax moringa) - Reef Fish
Coney (Cephalopholis fulva) - Reef Fish
Flamefish (Apogon maculatus) - Reef Fish
Molly Miller (Labrisomus nuchipinnis) - Reef Fish
Slippery Dick (Halichoeres bivittatus) - Reef Fish
Devilfish (Ophioblennius atlanticus) - Reef Fish
Lawyer (Halichoeres radiatus) - Reef Fish
Greenblotch Parrotfish (Sparisoma atomarium) - Reef Fish

Recommended Packing List for Spotters 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