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Valan’s Wall, Carriacou

Located halfway between Sandy Island and Jack-A-Dan, this dive site offers a maximum depth of 20m/66f. With its relaxing drift dive and fascinating topography, it provides an ideal underwater experience for divers of all levels. The slope reef features impressive overhangs that serve as habitats for lobsters and schools of beautiful wrasse.

As we explore the dusty reef with its unique topography, we are greeted by schools of wrasse, parrot fish, and brown chromis gracefully swimming by. Occasional appearances of stingrays and eagle rays add to the excitement of the dive. Despite being overfished in recent years, the site still holds its allure with its stunning blue creole wrasse, which never fail to light up our dives with their vibrant colors and impressive group formations.

With a visibility of 17m, this dive site in Grenada offers an optimal view of its underwater wonders. With a maximum depth of 19m, even beginner divers can comfortably explore and enjoy the beauty that lies beneath the surface. For those seeking convenience, the site is located near L'Esterre, Carriacou, and Petite Martinique in Grenada.

Come and discover the enchanting underwater world of this dive site, where breathtaking topography and abundant marine life await.

Diving Conditions Score for Valan’s Wall, Carriacou

7
Good

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

Dive Site Overview for Valan’s Wall, Carriacou

Depth

19m

Visibility

17m

Experience Level

beginner

Weather Conditions for Valan’s Wall, Carriacou

Wave Height

1.24m

Wind Speed

33.2 m/s

Water Temp

28.1°C

Visibility

9.3km

Cloud Cover

34%

Wave Period

5.55s

Air Temperature

26°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Valan’s Wall, Carriacou
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Dive Score Chart for Valan’s Wall, Carriacou

Best time to dive: 16:00 with score 6.4469/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.2m, Wind 25.1 m/s.Best night dive time: 21:00 with score 5.990200000000001/10.

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

Sunrise at Valan’s Wall, Carriacou: 06:00
Sunset at Valan’s Wall, Carriacou: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Valan’s Wall, 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
16:00

Score: 6.4/10
Waves: 1.2m (5.65s), Wind: 25.1 m/s

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Safest Overall
17:00

Score: 6.4/10
Waves: 1.18m (5.65s), Wind: 30.7 m/s

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Best Night
21:00

Score: 6.0/10
Waves: 1.18m, Wind: 29.6 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Valan’s Wall, Carriacou
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Valan’s Wall, 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 Valan’s Wall, 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 Valan’s Wall, Carriacou

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

Ideal Conditions for Valan’s Wall, 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 Valan’s Wall, Carriacou

Valan’s Wall, 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 18, 2026

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