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Point Cistern, Carriacou

Located between Paradise Beach and Tyrrel Bay, Point Cistern is a fantastic dive site in Grenada that is perfect for beginners and macro enthusiasts. This dive spot is conveniently located close to the shore, making it easily accessible for divers.

Point Cistern offers a relatively shallow dive with a maximum depth of 15m. With a visibility of 16m, divers can explore the underwater world and discover a plethora of small creatures. Stingrays, octopuses, and lobsters are commonly spotted here, hiding among the rocks. Macro lovers and photographers will be delighted by the variety of small critters like slugs, shrimps, and juveniles.

For those visiting during the dry season, diving at Point Cistern is a must. The dive site boasts breathtaking steep cliffs, rocks, and a stunning coral reef that opens up to a vast expanse of yellow finger coral. This picturesque scenery creates the perfect backdrop for wide-angle dives, allowing divers to immerse themselves in the beauty of Grenada's underwater world.

Located near L'Esterre, Carriacou, and Petite Martinique, Grenada, Point Cistern is a convenient and captivating dive site that offers an unforgettable experience for divers of all levels. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced diver, don't miss the opportunity to explore the wonders of Point Cistern while diving in Grenada.

Diving Conditions Score for Point Cistern, Carriacou

7.6
Good

Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for Point Cistern, Carriacou

Depth

15m

Visibility

16m

Experience Level

beginner

Weather Conditions for Point Cistern, Carriacou

Wave Height

1.28m

Wind Speed

27.3 m/s

Water Temp

27.8°C

Visibility

35.92km

Cloud Cover

9%

Wave Period

5.65s

Air Temperature

27°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Point Cistern, Carriacou
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Dive Score Chart for Point Cistern, Carriacou

Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 6.6707/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.2m, Wind 23.5 m/s.Best night dive time: 21:00 with score 6.2955/10.

Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.

Sunrise at Point Cistern, Carriacou: 06:00
Sunset at Point Cistern, Carriacou: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Point Cistern, 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.

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Best Overall
17:00

Score: 6.7/10
Waves: 1.2m (5.7s), Wind: 23.5 m/s

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Best Night
21:00

Score: 6.3/10
Waves: 1.14m, Wind: 23.3 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Point Cistern, Carriacou
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Point Cistern, 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 Point Cistern, 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 Point Cistern, Carriacou

January
Score: 9.3
February
Score: 9.3
December
Score: 9.3

Ideal Conditions for Point Cistern, Carriacou

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

26.9°C / 80.4°F

June

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

11.7m / 38.4ft

May

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

2.7m / 8.9ft

September

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Point Cistern, Carriacou

Point Cistern, 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.

Scoring Legend:
9-10 (Excellent)
7-8 (Good)
5-6 (Average)
3-4 (Poor)
1-2 (Dangerous)

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 9, 2026

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