

Best for beginner divers, 8-25m, boat entry, mild current.
Coral Gardens South is a reef site located off Carriacou, Grenada, offering depths between 8 and 25 metres with an average of 15 metres. This site is accessible by boat and features mild currents, making it suitable for beginner divers. Visibility typically ranges from 10 to 30 metres. Divers should exercise caution regarding surge near shallower coral heads, where sharp coral and rocks are present. Water temperatures remain warm throughout the year, fluctuating between 27 and 30 degrees Celsius. Typical dive times are approximately 50 minutes. Divers should maintain buoyancy control to avoid contact with the reef and remain aware of potential entanglement risks near artificial structures.
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Surge can pick up near the shallower coral heads, so keep your buoyancy in check and maintain distance from the reef to avoid contact with sharp coral. Check locally for current boat operator and facility information before heading out.
Located on the southern edge of the Soufriere-Scotts Head Marine Reserve caldera.
Recorded at this site
Depth
8-25m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
27-30°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
Best Time
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov, Dec
The reef supports a variety of reef fish and invertebrates, including spotted moray eels, Brazilian reef octopus, and blue tang.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginner divers due to the manageable depth range and mild currents.
The reef ranges from 8 metres to 25 metres deep, with an average depth of 15 metres.
This is a boat dive; a boat is required to access the site.
While the site is primarily a dive location, the shallower sections of the reef are accessible, though boat access is required.
Diving at Coral Gardens South in Scotts Head requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Coral Gardens South in Scotts Head. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit Coral Gardens South in Scotts Head are January, February, March, April, October, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Coral Gardens South in Scotts Head typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Coral Gardens South in Scotts Head typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.