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Sherwood Forest

Discover the breathtaking deepwater ridge just outside the renowned "Bass Reef" in Grenada. This exhilarating dive site begins at a depth of 50 ft/17m and gracefully descends to an impressive 48m/150ft on its outer edge. As you explore the depths, you'll marvel at the sight of historic anchors jutting out from the reef. These anchors serve as a poignant reminder of the French's desperate maneuver to evade the English naval attack, making their escape towards Moliniere Point.

Prepare to encounter a mesmerizing array of deepwater pelagics as they gracefully cruise near the reef. This dive site offers a particularly high chance of encountering majestic Eagle Rays during the middle of the year. Additionally, Grouper can be spotted throughout the year, delighting divers with their vibrant presence. It's worth noting that this site is a beloved destination for Simnias, further adding to its allure.

With an average visibility of 13m and a maximum depth of 26m, this dive site caters to divers of all levels. Whether you're a beginner, advanced, or expert diver, you'll find an immersive and captivating experience awaits you at this underwater marvel. Conveniently located near Morne Rouge in Saint George, Grenada, this dive site's proximity makes it easily accessible and a must-visit for diving enthusiasts.

Immerse yourself in the wonders of the deep and embark on an unforgettable underwater adventure at this extraordinary dive site in Grenada.

Diving Conditions Score for Sherwood Forest

7.1
Good

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

Dive Site Overview for Sherwood Forest

Depth

26m

Visibility

13m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced
expert

Weather Conditions for Sherwood Forest

Wave Height

1.3m

Wind Speed

22.6 m/s

Water Temp

27.9°C

Visibility

10.52km

Cloud Cover

38%

Wave Period

5.4s

Air Temperature

27.8°C

Precipitation

0.1 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Sherwood Forest
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Dive Score Chart for Sherwood Forest

Best time to dive: 15:00 with score 6.362399999999999/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.3m, Wind 21.8 m/s.Best night dive time: 4:00 with score 6.012899999999999/10.

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

Sunrise at Sherwood Forest: 06:00
Sunset at Sherwood Forest: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Sherwood Forest 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
15:00

Score: 6.4/10
Waves: 1.3m (5.45s), Wind: 21.8 m/s

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Best Night
4:00

Score: 6.0/10
Waves: 1.34m, Wind: 23.7 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Sherwood Forest
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Sherwood Forest

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 Sherwood Forest

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 Sherwood Forest

January
Score: 9.4
February
Score: 9.3
December
Score: 9.2

Ideal Conditions for Sherwood Forest

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

26.9°C / 80.4°F

May

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

11.4m / 37.4ft

May

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.9m / 6.2ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Sherwood Forest

Sherwood Forest shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with May being the warmest month (26.9°C) and December the coldest (21.8°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 1.9m 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). May is usually the driest month with 0.7mm 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 20, 2026

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