Coral Nursery, Carriacou
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
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
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
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.
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.
Score: 5.9/10
Waves: 1.62m (5.9s), Wind: 31.4 m/s
Score: 5.4/10
Waves: 1.68m, Wind: 37.2 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Coral Nursery, CarriacouAlpha
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
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Coral Nursery, Carriacou
Ideal Conditions for Coral Nursery, Carriacou
Water Temp
26.9°C / 80.4°F
May
Visibility
11.7m / 38.4ft
May
Wave Height
2.8m / 9.2ft
September
Wave Period
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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jul 9, 2026