Jack-A-Dan West, Carriacou
Immerse yourself in a world filled with an array of captivating marine creatures, including colorful damsels, parrot fish, porcupine fish, blue creole wrasse, and tomtates. Although rare, we have been fortunate enough to encounter devil rays on a few occasions, adding an extra touch of excitement to your diving adventure.
With a maximum depth of 16m/52ft, this site is primarily used for training and reef monitoring purposes. However, it also pleases the eye in clear conditions as the shallow sloping reef attracts mesmerizing clouds of brown chromis. Additionally, be prepared to encounter plenty of eels, further adding to the allure of this remarkable underwater oasis.
Located close to Bogles, Carriacou, and Petite Martinique in Grenada, our dive site offers convenient access for divers seeking awe-inspiring underwater exploration. With an impressive visibility of 20m and a max depth of 13m, this site is perfect for divers at all levels, especially beginners looking to embark on their underwater journey.
Join us at this breathtaking dive site and let the wonders of Grenada's underwater world captivate your senses.
Diving Conditions Score for Jack-A-Dan West, 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 West, Carriacou
Depth
13m
Visibility
20m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Jack-A-Dan West, Carriacou
Wave Height
1.7m
Wind Speed
35.7 m/s
Water Temp
28.1°C
Visibility
6.18km
Cloud Cover
70%
Wave Period
6.15s
Air Temperature
28.2°C
Precipitation
0.8 mm
Dive Score Chart for Jack-A-Dan West, Carriacou
Best time to dive: 11:00 with score 5.725466666666667/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.68m, Wind 33.7 m/s.Best night dive time: 18:00 with score 5.0348/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Jack-A-Dan West, 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: 1.68m (6.25s), Wind: 33.7 m/s
Score: 5.0/10
Waves: 1.84m, Wind: 37.2 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Jack-A-Dan West, CarriacouAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Jack-A-Dan West, 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 West, Carriacou
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Jack-A-Dan West, Carriacou
Ideal Conditions for Jack-A-Dan West, 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 West, Carriacou
Jack-A-Dan West, 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 - Jul 9, 2026