

Best for beginner divers, 5-18m, shore & boat entry, mild current.
Solomon Reef, located off Carriacou, Grenada, is a reef site suitable for beginner divers. The topography ranges from 5 to 18 metres in depth, allowing for extended dives typically lasting 45 minutes. Divers can access the site via shore or boat, encountering mild currents and visibility that generally spans 15 to 30 metres. Water temperatures remain between 27 and 30 degrees Celsius throughout the year. Hazards include variable visibility that may drop to 2 metres and potential entanglement risks from submerged structures. Species recorded around this area include frogfish, spotted moray, spotted scorpionfish, Brazilian reef octopus, Indian lionfish, chain moray, great barracuda, French angelfish, rock beauty, fairy basslet, wrasses, smooth trunkfish, stoplight parrotfish, and Caribbean ocean surgeonfish.
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Check locally for current facility and boat access details before you go, as arrangements can vary. The site is diveable year-round, so there is no bad season to plan around.
Located in the Soufriere-Scotts Head Marine Reserve, accessible by boat from Dive Dominica.
Recorded at this site
Depth
5-18m
Visibility
15-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore & Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
27-30°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov, Dec
Species recorded around this area include frogfish, spotted moray, spotted scorpionfish, Brazilian reef octopus, Indian lionfish, chain moray, great barracuda, French angelfish, rock beauty, fairy basslet, wrasses, smooth trunkfish, stoplight parrotfish, and Caribbean ocean surgeonfish.
Yes, Solomon Reef is considered suitable for beginner divers due to its mild currents and manageable depth range.
The reef structure extends from 5 to 18 metres in depth.
Yes, the site allows for both shore and boat entries, though you should check locally for current facility and boat access details.
While the site is primarily used for diving, the shallow sections of the reef may be accessible for snorkelling depending on local conditions.
Diving at Solomon Reef in Roseau requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Solomon Reef in Roseau. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit Solomon Reef in Roseau are January, February, March, April, October, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Solomon Reef in Roseau typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Solomon Reef in Roseau typically ranges from 15 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.