

Best for advanced divers, Up to 20m, boat entry, strong current.
Black Rocks is a drift and reef site located off Carriacou, suitable for advanced divers and snorkellers. The site features depths reaching 20 metres and is characterised by strong, unpredictable currents. Boat access is required, and a live boat pick-up is standard practice due to the drift conditions. Water temperatures remain between 27 and 30 degrees Celsius throughout the year. Visibility can vary significantly, necessitating caution and coordination with local operators. Species recorded around this area include green sea turtles, nurse sharks, flying gurnards, Brazilian reef octopuses, spotted scorpionfish, chain morays, snake eels, foureye butterfly fish, wrasses, smooth trunkfish, scrawled filefish, banded coral shrimp, Caribbean spiny lobsters, and boxfish.
12.39380, -61.48840
Check current direction and strength with your boat crew before descending, as the drift at Black Rocks can be unpredictable and a live boat pick-up should be standard practice. Confirm facility and operator availability locally before travelling out to the site.
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Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
Up to 20m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
27-30°C
Current
Strong
Species recorded around this area include green sea turtles, nurse sharks, flying gurnards, Brazilian reef octopuses, spotted scorpionfish, chain morays, snake eels, foureye butterfly fish, wrasses, smooth trunkfish, scrawled filefish, banded coral shrimp, Caribbean spiny lobsters, and boxfish.
No, Black Rocks is intended for advanced divers due to the strong, unpredictable currents and the requirement for solid buoyancy control.
The site reaches a maximum depth of 20 metres.
This is a boat-only site, and a live boat pick-up is standard practice.
The site is subject to strong currents and sharks are a known presence in the area.
Diving at Black Rocks, Carriacou in Hillsborough requires the following certifications: Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Black Rocks, Carriacou in Hillsborough. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 30°C.
Black Rocks, Carriacou in Hillsborough can have strong currents. Advanced experience with drift diving and current navigation is recommended.