

Best for beginner divers, 2-35m, boat entry, mild current.
Grand Mal Wall is a vertical reef structure located off Grenada Island, offering depths ranging from 2 to 35 metres. The site features a shallow reef suitable for snorkellers and beginners starting at 2 metres, while the wall provides a deeper landscape for experienced divers. Conditions are generally comfortable with mild currents and water temperatures between 27 and 30C. Visibility typically ranges from 10 to 25 metres. The site includes overhead swim-through sections, which require solid buoyancy control. Boat access is required to reach this location. Species recorded around this area include various moray eels, lionfish, scorpionfish, angelfish, wrasses, and nurse sharks.
12.07700, -61.76090
Book a boat with a guide who knows the swim-through locations, as these overhead sections are best avoided by beginners until you understand the layout. Conditions run year-round, so there is no bad season to plan your trip around.
Boat dive.
Recorded at this site
Depth
Up to 35m
Visibility
10-25m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
27-30°C
Current
Mild
Best Time
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Dec
Species recorded around this area include spotted, purplemouth, chain, and green moray eels, Indian lionfish, spotted scorpionfish, French angelfish, wrasses, and nurse sharks.
Yes, the shallow reef sections are suitable for beginners, though the deeper wall and overhead swim-throughs require more advanced buoyancy skills.
The site ranges from 2 metres on the shallow reef to 35 metres at the base of the wall.
Yes, a boat is required to reach Grand Mal Wall.
Yes, snorkellers can explore the upper reef sections, which start at approximately 2 metres depth.
Diving at Grand Mal Wall 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 Grand Mal Wall in St. George's. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit Grand Mal Wall in St. George's are January, February, March, April, May, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Grand Mal Wall in St. George's typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Grand Mal Wall in St. George's typically ranges from 10 metres to 25 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.