Halifax
The South side of Halifax point is a shallow reef, with the top sitting at around 8m/25 ft and gently sloping down to about 11m/35ft. Beyond that, the seabed drops to depths ranging from 24m/70ft to over 40m/130ft. This dive site offers a diverse marine ecosystem and is known for regular sightings of Frogfish. Additionally, Tarpon and large black grouper can often be found along the outer wall.
Located near Brizan in Saint George, Grenada, the South side of Halifax point provides excellent visibility of approximately 7m. The maximum depth is around 17m, making it suitable for divers of all levels - from beginners to advanced and even expert divers. The wide topography offers a unique opportunity to witness the full range of marine life that Grenada has to offer.
Located near Brizan in Saint George, Grenada, the South side of Halifax point provides excellent visibility of approximately 7m. The maximum depth is around 17m, making it suitable for divers of all levels - from beginners to advanced and even expert divers. The wide topography offers a unique opportunity to witness the full range of marine life that Grenada has to offer.
Diving Conditions Score for Halifax
7.9
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Halifax
Depth
17m
Visibility
7m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
expert
Weather Conditions for Halifax
Wave Height
0.92m
Wind Speed
23.4 m/s
Water Temp
27.8°C
Visibility
31.8km
Cloud Cover
9%
Wave Period
5.35s
Air Temperature
26.2°C
Precipitation
0.1 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Halifax
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Dive Score Chart for Halifax
Best time to dive: 15:00 with score 6.897366666666667/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.96m, Wind 25.9 m/s.Best night dive time: 2:00 with score 6.793166666666666/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Halifax: 06:00
Sunset at Halifax: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Halifax 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
15:00Score: 6.9/10
Waves: 0.96m (5.15s), Wind: 25.9 m/s
Safest Overall
6:00Score: 6.8/10
Waves: 1.02m (5.3s), Wind: 18.3 m/s
Best Night
2:00Score: 6.8/10
Waves: 1.08m, Wind: 24.1 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for HalifaxAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Halifax
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 Halifax
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 Halifax
January
Score: 9.4
February
Score: 9.3
December
Score: 9.2
Ideal Conditions for Halifax
Water Temp
26.9°C / 80.4°F
May
Visibility
11.4m / 37.4ft
May
Wave Height
1.9m / 6.2ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Halifax
Halifax shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with May being the warmest month (26.9°C) and December the coldest (21.8°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 1.9m 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). May is usually the driest month with 0.7mm 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 14, 2026
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