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Rock Garden, Carriacou

Enjoy a leisurely and tranquil dive at a maximum depth of 18mt/60ft. The dive begins at Whirlpool on the eastern side of Mabouya Island.

As you explore the underwater world, you'll encounter an array of fascinating marine life. Stingrays gracefully glide through the sandy seabed while turtles gracefully navigate the turtle grass. Keep an eye out for the elusive octopus hidden amongst the rocks, as well as snake eels and vibrant juvenile reef fish.

Embark on this dive by following a vibrant sloping reef, then venture onto the sandy terrain in search of Southern and Roughtail stingrays that often gather in this area. The abundant turtle grass provides the perfect feeding ground for turtles, offering a unique opportunity to observe them up close.
Don't forget to keep an eye out for snake eel families residing in the surrounding rubble, as well as the occasional octopus camouflaged in its natural habitat.

With a visibility of 16m, this dive site in Grenada offers an optimal underwater experience. Suitable for beginners, this dive allows novice divers to explore the wonders of the ocean.

Located near L'Esterre, Carriacou, and Petite Martinique, this dive spot is easily accessible and promises a memorable underwater adventure.

Diving Conditions Score for Rock Garden, Carriacou

6.8
Above Average

Decent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for Rock Garden, Carriacou

Depth

15m

Visibility

16m

Experience Level

beginner

Weather Conditions for Rock Garden, Carriacou

Wave Height

1.84m

Wind Speed

10 m/s

Water Temp

28.1°C

Visibility

15km

Cloud Cover

57.5%

Wave Period

5.95s

Air Temperature

20°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Rock Garden, Carriacou
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Dive Score Chart for Rock Garden, Carriacou

Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 6.386666666666667/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.84m, Wind 10 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 5.886666666666667/10.

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

Sunrise at Rock Garden, Carriacou: 06:00
Sunset at Rock Garden, Carriacou: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Rock Garden, 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
6:00

Score: 6.4/10
Waves: 1.84m (8s), Wind: 10 m/s

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Best Night
0:00

Score: 5.9/10
Waves: 1.84m, Wind: 10 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Rock Garden, Carriacou
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Rock Garden, 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 Rock Garden, Carriacou

Winter

Avg. Score: 10.0/10

Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.

Best Months for Rock Garden, Carriacou

January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 10.0
March
Score: 10.0

Ideal Conditions for Rock Garden, Carriacou

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

21.2°C / 70.2°F

June

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

20.1m / 65.9ft

May

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.2m / 0.7ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Rock Garden, Carriacou

Rock Garden, Carriacou shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (21.2°C) and December the coldest (17.2°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.2m 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). January is usually the driest month with 0.0mm 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.

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

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 22, 2026

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