White Sand Beach, Carriacou
The vibrant and colorful underwater world of White Sand Beach is home to a diverse range of marine life. As you explore the area, you can expect to encounter mesmerizing stingrays and schools of Southern sennets. The reef teems with an abundance of small reef fish, including damsels, drums, sergent majors, and trumpets. The macro life is also rich, adding to the captivating underwater scenery.
Venturing into the shallow rocks, you may come across elusive nurse sharks and graceful turtles, seeking refuge and shelter from the gentle current. If you prefer a longer dive, you have the option to explore this enchanting site as an out and back or continue drifting along to the next southern mooring line. Whichever route you choose, you will be treated to a breathtaking display of vibrant colors, especially when the sun shines brightly.
White Sand Beach, located near L'Esterre, Carriacou, and Petite Martinique in Grenada, is a true gem for divers seeking a relaxing and visually stunning dive experience.
Diving Conditions Score for White Sand Beach, Carriacou
Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for White Sand Beach, Carriacou
Depth
12m
Visibility
14m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for White Sand Beach, Carriacou
Wave Height
1.46m
Wind Speed
29.1 m/s
Water Temp
28.2°C
Visibility
36.42km
Cloud Cover
99%
Wave Period
5.65s
Air Temperature
26.3°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for White Sand Beach, Carriacou
Best time to dive: 14:00 with score 6.422000000000001/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.5m, Wind 31.4 m/s.Best night dive time: 23:00 with score 6.0093000000000005/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at White Sand Beach, 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.
Score: 6.4/10
Waves: 1.5m (5.65s), Wind: 31.4 m/s
Score: 6.4/10
Waves: 1.5m (5.6s), Wind: 34.3 m/s
Score: 6.0/10
Waves: 1.4m, Wind: 32.2 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for White Sand Beach, CarriacouAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at White Sand Beach, 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 White Sand Beach, Carriacou
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for White Sand Beach, Carriacou
Ideal Conditions for White Sand Beach, Carriacou
Water Temp
26.9°C / 80.4°F
June
Visibility
11.7m / 38.4ft
May
Wave Height
2.7m / 8.9ft
September
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for White Sand Beach, Carriacou
White Sand Beach, 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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 20, 2026