

Best for beginner divers, shore entry, mild current.
Swallows Beach in Crown Point is a reef site featuring small coral heads and rocky patches. This shore-entry location offers a mild current, making it suitable for beginners and novice snorkellers. Divers and snorkellers can observe common species such as wrasses and sergeants. Other marine life recorded at the site includes yellowtail parrotfish, queen parrotfish, pufferfish, Pacific trumpetfish, French grunts, and lettuce sea slugs. Invertebrates such as purple sea fans, giant feather-duster worms, zoanthids, long-spined sea urchins, and Sally Lightfoot crabs are also present. Be aware of sharp coral when navigating the reef. Facilities including a cafe and a dive shop are available nearby.
11.15830, -60.83850
Arrive early to secure a good spot on the beach, especially during peak tourist seasons.
Located near Crown Point, just off Crown Point Road. Parking is available near the beach for a fee of $5 - $10 TT.
Recorded at this site
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
27-30°C
Current
Mild
Common sightings include wrasses and sergeants. You may also encounter yellowtail parrotfish, queen parrotfish, pufferfish, Pacific trumpetfish, French grunts, lettuce sea slugs, purple sea fans, giant feather-duster worms, zoanthids, long-spined sea urchins, and Sally Lightfoot crabs.
Yes, the site features a mild current and small coral heads, making it an accessible environment for novice divers and snorkellers.
Yes, the site is suitable for snorkelling and holds a rating of 3/5.
Swallows Beach is a shore-entry site.
Divers and snorkellers should be cautious of sharp coral present on the reef.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Swallows Beach in Crown Point. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 30°C.
Swallows Beach in Crown Point typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.