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South Carriacou guide listing Lime Kiln as a beginner drift site with a 12 m maximum depth.
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Lime Kiln, Carriacou
Shallow drift dive with rocks, sand patches and current swings.
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Local operator required
The site is tide-sensitive and is best handled through a local Carriacou boat operator.
Tyrrel Bay drift on a shallow reef-and-rock ridge; best for calm, controlled movement, with current that can build as the tide turns.
About Lime Kiln, Carriacou
Lime Kiln, Carriacou is a shallow drift dive on the left side of Tyrrel Bay, where patch reef, boulders and sand pockets create a compact route with plenty of small-life hunting. The site can run gently or push harder with the tide, so it works best as a guided drift that rewards calm buoyancy and close scanning. When conditions are soft, it is approachable for newer divers; when the current builds, it feels like a proper drift rather than a casual reef hop.
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Research Estimate At Lime Kiln, Carriacou
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 14m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CurrentStrong current
SurgeLight surge
Where Is Lime Kiln, Carriacou?
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Lime Kiln, Carriacou Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
4m - 12m
Depth Note
Patch reef and rocks stay shallow, with the route topping out around 12 m.
Best Season
Winter, especially January and February
Typical Conditions
Shallow drift dive with variable current that can build as the tide turns; winter days are the easiest to manage.
Safety & Access At Lime Kiln, Carriacou
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Strong current
Safety Notes
Treat it as a drift site, stay with the guide, and back out if the tide turns the current up.
Access Restrictions
Plan the dive with local boat support and a drift plan; unassisted entry or exit is not a good fit when the tide is running.
Legal Notes
Follow normal Grenada boating and dive rules.
Local Intel For Lime Kiln, Carriacou
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A shallow drift site where current management matters more than depth, so it is best dived with a guide.
Freediving
Only the shallowest water suits very experienced freedivers on a quiet day; the site is fundamentally scuba-first.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is limited by the current and reef structure, so this is not a primary snorkel site.
Wildlife at Lime Kiln, Carriacou
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Recent Logged Visits At Lime Kiln, Carriacou
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Dive Spot Log Averages At Lime Kiln, Carriacou
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility14m
Activity
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