Layer Cake, Carriacou
Located on the south side of Carriacou, Layer Cake is a thrilling dive site that poses a challenge for experienced divers due to its strong currents. With excellent visibility of 26m and a diverse range of marine life, this dive promises an unforgettable experience. Explore the pristine reef in its remarkable condition, encountering nurse sharks, Caribbean reef sharks, eagle rays, turtles, triggerfish, and an array of other captivating marine species. With a maximum depth of 27m, Layer Cake offers an exciting and fast drift dive. Situated in the southern region of Carriacou, this dive site boasts crystal-clear conditions and abundant marine life. Embark on an incredible adventure in Grenada! Perfect for divers of beginner to advanced levels, Layer Cake is conveniently located close to Belmont, Carriacou, and Petite Martinique, making it easily accessible for divers in the vicinity.
Diving Conditions Score for Layer Cake, Carriacou
6.5
Above AverageDecent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Layer Cake, Carriacou
Depth
27m
Visibility
26m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Layer Cake, Carriacou
Wave Height
1.84m
Wind Speed
41.2 m/s
Water Temp
28.2°C
Visibility
5.3km
Cloud Cover
80%
Wave Period
5.9s
Air Temperature
27.5°C
Precipitation
0.4 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Layer Cake, Carriacou
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Dive Score Chart for Layer Cake, Carriacou
Best time to dive: 13:00 with score 5.8058/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.66m, Wind 30 m/s.Best night dive time: 4:00 with score 5.1030999999999995/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Layer Cake, Carriacou: 06:00
Sunset at Layer Cake, Carriacou: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Layer Cake, 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.
Best Overall
13:00Score: 5.8/10
Waves: 1.66m (6.25s), Wind: 30 m/s
Safest Overall
12:00Score: 5.8/10
Waves: 1.66m (6.25s), Wind: 31.3 m/s
Best Night
4:00Score: 5.1/10
Waves: 1.86m, Wind: 34.6 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Layer Cake, CarriacouAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Layer Cake, 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 Layer Cake, Carriacou
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 Layer Cake, Carriacou
January
Score: 9.4
February
Score: 9.3
December
Score: 9.3
Ideal Conditions for Layer Cake, Carriacou
Water Temp
27.0°C / 80.6°F
June
Visibility
11.7m / 38.4ft
May
Wave Height
2.7m / 8.9ft
September
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Layer Cake, Carriacou
Layer Cake, Carriacou shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (27.0°C) and January the coldest (22.2°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). March is usually the driest month with 0.2mm 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
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