Jack-A-Dan, Carriacou
Additionally, the site features an impressive reef wall that gracefully hugs the side of Jack A Dan. This wall is teeming with a diverse array of marine life, including a multitude of colorful reef fish, lobsters, and small shrimps. It is particularly well-suited for macro photography dives, providing ample opportunities for capturing mesmerizing underwater scenes.
With a maximum depth of 12m and excellent visibility reaching up to 16m, this dive site offers an ideal environment for beginners to sharpen their diving skills. The shallow depth and extended bottom time allow for more relaxed and extended dives, perfect for training or exploration.
Situated near the stunning locations of Bogles, Carriacou, and Petite Martinique, this dive site serves as a convenient and accessible destination for divers seeking unforgettable underwater adventures in Grenada. Explore the wonders of this captivating dive site and immerse yourself in the beauty of the underwater world.
Diving Conditions Score for Jack-A-Dan, Carriacou
Decent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Jack-A-Dan, Carriacou
Depth
12m
Visibility
16m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Jack-A-Dan, Carriacou
Wave Height
1.94m
Wind Speed
40.1 m/s
Water Temp
28.1°C
Visibility
11.96km
Cloud Cover
32%
Wave Period
5.95s
Air Temperature
27.1°C
Precipitation
0.1 mm
Dive Score Chart for Jack-A-Dan, Carriacou
Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 5.7118/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.78m, Wind 33.1 m/s.Best night dive time: 18:00 with score 5.230899999999999/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Jack-A-Dan, 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: 5.7/10
Waves: 1.78m (6.3s), Wind: 33.1 m/s
Score: 5.2/10
Waves: 1.76m, Wind: 33.2 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Jack-A-Dan, CarriacouAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Jack-A-Dan, 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 Jack-A-Dan, Carriacou
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Jack-A-Dan, Carriacou
Ideal Conditions for Jack-A-Dan, Carriacou
Water Temp
26.9°C / 80.4°F
June
Visibility
11.7m / 38.4ft
May
Wave Height
2.7m / 8.9ft
September
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Jack-A-Dan, Carriacou
Jack-A-Dan, Carriacou shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (26.9°C) and January the coldest (22.1°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in September with average wave heights of 2.7m 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). May 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 - Jun 23, 2026