Spice Island Reef
This dive site offers a diverse array of marine life. In the shallower parts, you'll encounter Reef and hermit crabs, while lobsters can be found hiding under the reef edge. Amongst the rocks off the main reef, keep an eye out for the elegant Lionfish. Of course, you can also expect to see the usual reef creatures and fish that populate the area.
With a visibility of approximately 15 meters and a maximum depth of 14 meters, this dive site is suitable for divers of all levels. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced diver, you'll find something exciting to explore here. Located in Grenada, specifically in Morne Rouge, Saint George, 1473, this dive site offers a fantastic underwater experience.
Diving Conditions Score for Spice Island Reef
Decent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Spice Island Reef
Depth
14m
Visibility
15m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Spice Island Reef
Wave Height
1.66m
Wind Speed
27.4 m/s
Water Temp
27.9°C
Visibility
18.84km
Cloud Cover
34%
Wave Period
5.95s
Air Temperature
28.6°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Spice Island Reef
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 5.9909/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.72m, Wind 28.2 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 5.5894/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Spice Island Reef 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: 6.0/10
Waves: 1.72m (5.75s), Wind: 28.2 m/s
Score: 5.6/10
Waves: 1.54m, Wind: 27.7 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Spice Island ReefAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Spice Island Reef
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 Spice Island Reef
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Spice Island Reef
Ideal Conditions for Spice Island Reef
Water Temp
21.2°C / 70.2°F
June
Visibility
20.1m / 65.9ft
May
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Spice Island Reef
Spice Island Reef 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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 22, 2026