

Best for beginner divers, 10-40m, shore & boat entry, mild current.
Soufriere Pinnacles is a reef and pinnacle structure located 100 metres off the coast of Carriacou, Grenada. The site features depths ranging from 10 to 40 metres, with the shallower upper sections suitable for beginners. Divers experience mild currents and visibility between 18 and 30 metres. Water temperatures remain consistent between 27 and 29 degrees Celsius, with submerged hot springs present. Access is by boat. Hazards include jellyfish, lionfish, and sharp coral. Species recorded around this area include frogfish, spotted moray eels, spotted scorpionfish, great barracuda, Brazilian reef octopus, and various wrasses. Night diving is available, during which octopus and moray eels are frequently active.
15.23100, -61.36210
Watch where you place your hands and fins, as lionfish shelter in the same crevices as the more photogenic residents and the coral edges are sharp. The site dives well at night, when octopus and moray eels are far more active.
Located within the Soufriere-Scotts Head Marine Reserve. Accessible via dive boat from Roseau or Soufriere.
Recorded at this site
Depth
10-40m
Visibility
18-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore & Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
27-29°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
Best Time
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov, Dec
Species recorded around this area include frogfish, spotted moray eels, spotted scorpionfish, great barracuda, Brazilian reef octopus, and various wrasses.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, particularly in the shallower upper sections of the reef.
The reef and pinnacle structure extends from 10 to 40 metres in depth.
Access to the site requires a boat.
While the site is primarily a dive location, the shallower upper sections are at 10 metres.
Diving at Soufriere Pinnacles in Soufriere requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Soufriere Pinnacles in Soufriere. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 29°C.
The best months to visit Soufriere Pinnacles in Soufriere are January, February, March, April, October, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Divers at Soufriere Pinnacles in Soufriere should be aware of jellyfish, lionfish. These encounters are generally rare and avoidable with proper awareness. Follow local safety guidance and maintain a respectful distance from all marine life.
Soufriere Pinnacles in Soufriere typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Soufriere Pinnacles in Soufriere typically ranges from 18 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.