The Cove - Southwest Coast

Don't let the name fool you, there's no actual yellow submarine here, but we do get a kick out of telling new divers to keep an eye out for it. This site, right off Klein Bonaire, is a solid Bonaire dive, one we often use as a check-out dive or a relaxed second dive of the day. The reef here slopes gently, the top at about 6 metres, descending to 19 metres where we typically turn around. We love drifting along, looking for the smaller stuff – keep an eye out for pearl blennies peeking from holes and the always-entertaining cherub pygmy angelfish flitting about. Visibility here is usually excellent, around 20 metres, making it easy to spot hawksbill turtles munching on sponges, or the occasional great star coral colonies that stand out against the blue. It’s a pretty reliable spot for finding angelfish too, especially the queen and French varieties. The corals aren't the healthiest on the island, we'll be honest, but they provide plenty of nooks and crannies for gobies and blennies. We'd suggest aiming for a mid-morning dive before any afternoon chop picks up. While it’s certainly not the flashiest site, it’s a consistently pleasant dive for beginners or those just wanting a relaxed cruise.

Location
Southwest Coast, Grenada, Caribbean
Coordinates
12.111600, -61.754600
Type
reef

Marine Protected Area: Molinier-Beausejour

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 The Cove

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 The Cove

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