Escape Reef
Located on the Caribbean side just before reaching the Atlantic, this dive site is known as "2 Kts" due to its strong currents. Divers should be prepared to encounter a wide variety of marine life at a rapid pace. The depth of the sections ranges from 12 meters (40 ft) to 21 meters (72 ft), with some areas reaching 30 meters (100 ft). Vibrant colors are provided by the presence of large Elephant ear and Barrel sponges. Depending on the current, divers can expect to see schools of Creole wrasse and a few Horse eye jacks. If fortunate, a sighting of a school of Barracuda may also be possible. With a visibility of 17 meters and a maximum depth of 17 meters, this dive site is suitable for both beginner and advanced divers. Its location near Morne Rouge, Saint George, 1473, Grenada makes it easily accessible for divers visiting Grenada.
Diving Conditions Score for Escape Reef
7.2
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Escape Reef
Depth
17m
Visibility
17m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Escape Reef
Wave Height
1.46m
Wind Speed
23.2 m/s
Water Temp
27.8°C
Visibility
12.62km
Cloud Cover
60%
Wave Period
5.45s
Air Temperature
27.1°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Escape Reef
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Dive Score Chart for Escape Reef
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 6.399/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.28m, Wind 21.7 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 6.066000000000001/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Escape Reef: 06:00
Sunset at Escape Reef: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Escape Reef 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.
Best Overall
6:00Score: 6.4/10
Waves: 1.28m (5.6s), Wind: 21.7 m/s
Best Night
0:00Score: 6.1/10
Waves: 1.16m, Wind: 20.7 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Escape ReefAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Escape Reef
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 Escape Reef
Winter
Avg. Score: 10.0/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Escape Reef
January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 10.0
March
Score: 10.0
Ideal Conditions for Escape Reef
Water Temp
21.2°C / 70.2°F
June
Visibility
20.1m / 65.9ft
May
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Escape Reef
Escape Reef shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (21.2°C) and December the coldest (17.2°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.2m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in January 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). January is usually the driest month with 0.0mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during January to March, 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 - Jun 21, 2026
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