

Best for beginner divers, 1-13m, shore entry, mild current.
Grand Anse Beach in Grand Anse Bay provides accessible shore-based snorkelling over a combination of natural and artificial reef structures. The site is suitable for beginners, with depths ranging from 1 to 13 metres and an average depth of 4 metres. Currents are mild, and visibility fluctuates between 5 and 25 metres. Water temperatures remain warm, between 27 and 30C throughout the year. Species recorded around this area include frogfish, spotted scorpionfish, Indian lionfish, various moray eels, and wrasses. Entry requires caution due to sharp coral and rocks; protective footwear is recommended. On-site facilities include parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, a dive shop, and a cafe.
12.02350, -61.76600
The shore entry can involve sharp coral and rocks, so wear reef-safe water shoes or fins with foot protection from the start. Facilities including parking, showers, changing rooms, and a dive shop are all available on site, so you can travel light and hire or buy anything you need locally.
Trips depart from the Dive Grenada location on Grand Anse Beach.
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
Up to 13m
Visibility
5-25m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
27-30°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
Best Time
Year-round
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners due to the shallow depths, which average 4 metres, and the mild currents.
While not confirmed at this exact site, species recorded around this area include frogfish, spotted scorpionfish, Indian lionfish, various moray eels, and wrasses.
The water depth ranges from 1 to 13 metres, with an average depth of 4 metres.
This is a shore entry site. Be aware that the entry can involve sharp coral and rocks, so protective footwear is advised.
Yes, Grand Anse Beach is a designated site for snorkelling over natural and artificial reef structures.
Hazards include the presence of jellyfish near the surface and sharp coral or rocks during entry and while manoeuvring near the reef.
Diving at Grand Anse Beach in St. George's requires the following certifications: Open Water Diver For Some Sites. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Grand Anse Beach in St. George's. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit Grand Anse Beach 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.
Grand Anse Beach in St. George's typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Grand Anse Beach in St. George's typically ranges from 5 metres to 25 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.