Grenada conditions article covering year-round diving and seasonal visibility shifts.
Quarantine Point is a shallow tongue-and-bay reef near Grand Anse.
Quarantine Point is a shallow tongue-and-bay reef near Grand Anse.
Quarantine Point is a shallow tongue-and-bay reef on Grenada's southwest coast, with sandy channels and coral tongues that make it useful for training and relaxed second dives. The layout gives you a simple route with enough texture for photography and critter hunting, instead of a long swim or deep profile. Coral growth, sea plumes, and small-life pockets sit alongside clean sand patches, so you can mix easy navigation with close-up work. It is a shore reef rather than a site that needs technical planning.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
14m - 22m
Depth Note
Reef top about 14 m (46 ft) and bottom about 22 m (75 ft).
Best Season
Year-round; midwinter through spring is steadier, while midsummer rain can soften visibility.
Typical Conditions
Warm water, shallow contours, and an easy dive feel; it works well as a second dive or beginner session.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Keep buoyancy tight over the coral tongues and watch for stirred sand in the bays if surge builds.
Access Restrictions
Beach access is best on calm days, and park access can vary with local conditions.
Legal Notes
Treat it as a public reef and park area; leave coral and wildlife undisturbed.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
The reef is best explored as a simple shore dive with shallow tongues, sandy bays, and enough relief for easy navigation and photography.
Freediving
Not a meaningful freedive target; the reef top is still better treated as scuba territory.
Snorkeling
Not a true snorkel site for serious viewing; the interesting structure starts below normal snorkel range.
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
Grenada conditions article covering year-round diving and seasonal visibility shifts.
History of the point as a public recreational park.
Shallow reef near Quarantine Point with beginner and photography use.
Official venue page confirming the Quarantine Point location in St. George's.
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