

Best for beginner divers, 15-8m, boat entry, moderate current.
Grandma's Secret Garden is a shallow reef located off Long Island, Bahamas, with depths ranging from 8 to 15 metres. The site is suitable for beginners, though divers should maintain good buoyancy control due to moderate currents. Visibility typically spans 10 to 30 metres, and water temperatures remain between 25 and 30 degrees Celsius. Divers regularly encounter wrasses, while smooth trunkfish, longsnout butterflyfish, groupers, triggerfish, tilefish, gorette, sea bass, razor wrasse, cardinalfish, clingfish, triplefin, and snails are also present. Hazards include lionfish and sharks. Access is by boat only to avoid shore break and surf. Divers should remain vigilant for rip currents and strong water movement at depth.
23.81030, -75.11945
Check locally for current conditions before your dive, as moderate current can catch new divers off guard even in shallow water. Confirm boat and equipment hire availability with your operator in advance, as facilities at this site are not fixed.
Access is by boat.
Recorded at this site
Depth
15-8m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
25-30°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
45 min
Divers regularly encounter wrasses. Other species recorded at the site include smooth trunkfish, longsnout butterflyfish, groupers, triggerfish, tilefish, gorette, sea bass, razor wrasse, cardinalfish, clingfish, triplefin, and snails.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, though divers must be prepared for moderate currents and maintain good buoyancy control.
The reef depth ranges from 8 to 15 metres, with an average depth of 12 metres.
This is a boat-only dive. You must arrange a local operator for transport to the site to avoid surf and shore break.
While the site is a reef dive, the shallow depths of 8 to 15 metres may be accessible to experienced snorkellers, provided they arrange boat transport.
Diving at Grandma's Secret Garden in Grandma s Secret Garden requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Grandma's Secret Garden in Grandma s Secret Garden. Water temperatures range from 25°C to 30°C.
Divers at Grandma's Secret Garden in Grandma s Secret Garden should be aware of lionfish. These encounters are generally rare and avoidable with proper awareness. Follow local safety guidance and maintain a respectful distance from all marine life.
Expect moderate currents at Grandma's Secret Garden in Grandma s Secret Garden. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Grandma's Secret Garden in Grandma s Secret Garden typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.