

Best for advanced divers, Up to 27m, boat entry, strong current.
Layer Cake is a drift dive site defined by its stepped reef structure, featuring horizontal terraces that descend to a maximum depth of 27 metres. This site is strictly for advanced divers due to consistently strong currents that dictate dive planning and require confident buoyancy control. Visibility typically ranges between 10 and 30 metres. Access is by boat only, and divers should be prepared for open-water pick-ups. Water temperatures remain stable between 27 and 30 degrees Celsius. Species recorded around this area include frogfish, green sea turtles, French angelfish, flying gurnard, spotted moray, nurse shark, spotted scorpionfish, ornate pipefish, rock beauty, Brazilian reef octopus, chain moray, green moray, honeycomb cowfish, and smooth trunkfish.
12.42120, -61.47800
Confirm current direction and strength with your boat operator before descending, as conditions can vary significantly with the tide and will dictate which terrace depth you target. Ensure your SMB is rigged and ready before you enter, as pick-up in open water after a drift is standard here.
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Depth
Up to 27m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
27-30°C
Current
Strong
Species recorded around this area include frogfish, green sea turtles, French angelfish, flying gurnard, spotted moray, nurse shark, spotted scorpionfish, ornate pipefish, rock beauty, Brazilian reef octopus, chain moray, green moray, honeycomb cowfish, and smooth trunkfish.
No, Layer Cake is an advanced-level dive site due to the strong currents and the requirement for precise buoyancy control.
The reef structure consists of terraces that drop from the shallows down to a maximum depth of 27 metres.
This is a boat-access site. Divers must be prepared for boat entries and open-water pick-ups following the drift.
No, this site is intended for advanced drift diving due to the depth and strong currents.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Layer Cake, Carriacou in Hillsborough. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 30°C.
Layer Cake, Carriacou in Hillsborough can have strong currents. Advanced experience with drift diving and current navigation is recommended.
Visibility at Layer Cake, Carriacou in Hillsborough typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.