

Best for advanced divers, 12-18m, boat entry, strong current.
Escape Reef is a drift dive located 1500 metres off Grand Anse Bay, Grenada. The reef structure sits at depths between 12 and 18 metres, with an average depth of 16 metres. Divers experience strong currents and occasional surge, particularly in shallower sections. Visibility ranges from 10 to 30 metres. This site is strictly for advanced divers due to the challenging current conditions and the presence of sharp coral. Boat access is required for all dives, and divers must use a surface marker buoy for safety. Always brief your skipper on the planned drift direction before entry and remain vigilant for boat traffic upon surfacing.
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Brief your skipper thoroughly on your planned drift direction before you enter, as the current can run hard and change character along the reef. Keep a surface marker buoy ready to deploy for your ascent so the boat crew can track you.
Trips depart from the Dive Grenada location on Grand Anse Beach.
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
12-18m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
27-30°C
Current
Strong
Typical Dive
30 min
Best Time
Year-round
No, this site is intended for advanced divers due to the strong currents and the requirement for precise buoyancy control around sharp coral.
The reef structure lies between 12 and 18 metres deep, with an average depth of 16 metres.
Escape Reef is a boat-only dive site located 1500 metres from the shore.
Hazards include strong currents, surge, and sharp coral. Divers must also watch for boat traffic when surfacing and use a surface marker buoy.
This site is classified as a drift dive for advanced divers and is not suitable for snorkelling due to the depth and strong currents.
Diving at Escape Reef in St. George's requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Escape Reef in St. George's. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit Escape Reef in St. George's are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Escape Reef in St. George's can have strong currents. Advanced experience with drift diving and current navigation is recommended.
Visibility at Escape Reef in St. George's typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.