Carriacou local guide page with west-side route and conditions.
Shallow training reef with fish, macro life, and coral structure.
Shallow training reef with fish, macro life, and coral structure.
Jack-A-Dan West, Carriacou is a shallow reef dive off Hillsborough with a reef garden, coral finger, sandy patches, and a short run onto a coral wall. It works well as a training site when conditions are calm, but the same route still gives experienced divers enough structure, fish life, and macro detail to stay interesting. The best plan is to pick a settled window and keep the dive relaxed over the reef.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
6m - 16m
Depth Note
The west side drops from a reef garden around 8m to a maximum of 16m over the coral ridge.
Best Season
Year-round
Typical Conditions
Shallow reef garden, coral finger ridge, and sand patches with good visibility when sunny. The site can feel more serious when current picks up.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Current can strengthen on many days, so the easy shallow line is best when conditions are calm.
Access Restrictions
Boat drop-in is the normal setup; the site is most comfortable when current and sea state are light.
Legal Notes
Use local dive operator guidance and standard reef etiquette around the site.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
The shallow profile makes it appropriate for training dives, while the coral wall and ridge give more structure for confident divers.
Freediving
The shallow reef can work for calm breath-hold sessions, but the site is primarily a scuba training reef.
Snorkeling
The shallow reef and sunny-water visibility make snorkeling practical when conditions are calm.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Carriacou local guide page with west-side route and conditions.
Local dive operator page for Jack-A-Dan West side.
Official Grenada tourism note mentioning Jack-A-Dan waters.
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