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Coral Nursery, Carriacou

Located at the south side of Jack-A-Dan, at a depth of 11m/33ft, our Coral Nursery at divechamp.com is a must-visit for divers in Grenada. With 5 tables housing Elkhorn coral pieces, our goal is to replant them later this year, contributing to coral reef conservation efforts.

Divers who love macro dives will be delighted by the abundance of different species and small critters that can be found at our Coral Nursery. Explore the underwater world and encounter various fascinating creatures, including shrimps, crabs, nudibranchs, and juvenile reef fishes.

Situated just 5 minutes offshore from Hillsborough Bay, our Coral Nursery benefits from a prime location that offers visibility of 18m and a maximum depth of 13m. This makes it an ideal spot for beginners and divers of all levels to explore and appreciate the marine life in this part of Grenada.

One of the advantages of the Coral Nursery is its protection from strong currents, ensuring a safe and enjoyable diving experience. Divers can expect to come across large schools of palometas, southern senets, parrotfish, blue creole wrasse, and an array of vibrant reef fish, showcasing the stunning diversity of marine species in this area.

Plan your dive trip to Carriacou, Hillsborough, Carriacou, and Petite Martinique in Grenada, and don't miss the opportunity to visit our Coral Nursery. Divechamp.com offers unforgettable underwater adventures that allow you to explore, learn, and contribute to the preservation of our precious coral reefs.

Diving Conditions Score for Coral Nursery, Carriacou

6.8
Above Average

Decent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for Coral Nursery, Carriacou

Depth

13m

Visibility

18m

Experience Level

beginner

Weather Conditions for Coral Nursery, Carriacou

Wave Height

1.66m

Wind Speed

33.2 m/s

Water Temp

28.2°C

Visibility

7.82km

Cloud Cover

56%

Wave Period

5.85s

Air Temperature

27.5°C

Precipitation

0.8 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Coral Nursery, Carriacou
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Dive Score Chart for Coral Nursery, Carriacou

Best time to dive: 11:00 with score 5.9153/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.62m, Wind 31.4 m/s.Best night dive time: 4:00 with score 5.3607000000000005/10.

Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.

Sunrise at Coral Nursery, Carriacou: 06:00
Sunset at Coral Nursery, Carriacou: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Coral Nursery, Carriacou are affected by daylight hours. Sunrise occurs at 06:00 and sunset at 18:00, which impacts visibility and water temperature for scuba diving and snorkeling.

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Best Overall
11:00

Score: 5.9/10
Waves: 1.62m (5.9s), Wind: 31.4 m/s

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Best Night
4:00

Score: 5.4/10
Waves: 1.68m, Wind: 37.2 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Coral Nursery, Carriacou
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Coral Nursery, Carriacou

The dive score combines all factors to rate overall diving conditions throughout the year. Higher scores indicate better diving conditions.

Monthly Dive Score Analysis - Seasonal Diving Conditions

Higher values indicate better diving conditions

Seasonal DiveScore Chart

This chart displays monthly diveScore data throughout the year, showing seasonal patterns. The data is presented as a bar chart with an overlaid line graph.Dive scores range from 1 to 10, with 10 being optimal conditions.

Higher values indicate better diving conditions

Best Season for Coral Nursery, Carriacou

Winter

Avg. Score: 9.3/10

Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.

Best Months for Coral Nursery, Carriacou

January
Score: 9.4
February
Score: 9.3
December
Score: 9.3

Ideal Conditions for Coral Nursery, Carriacou

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

26.9°C / 80.4°F

May

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

11.7m / 38.4ft

May

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

2.8m / 9.2ft

September

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Coral Nursery, Carriacou

Coral Nursery, Carriacou shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with May being the warmest month (26.9°C) and January the coldest (22.2°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in September with average wave heights of 2.8m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in September with a low wave steepness ratio, creating gentler swells. January offers the longest wave periods (8.0s), creating more comfortable and predictable conditions for boat entries and exits. Ocean currents are slowest in January (0.5m/s) and strongest in January (0.5m/s). March is usually the driest month with 0.3mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during September to November, when ocean conditions are calmer with long-period waves and currents are typically weaker. Experienced divers might enjoy the challenges and potentially better visibility during the shoulder seasons, with moderate currents that can improve marine life encounters.

Scoring Legend:
9-10 (Excellent)
7-8 (Good)
5-6 (Average)
3-4 (Poor)
1-2 (Dangerous)

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jul 9, 2026

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