Nevis · Saint Kitts and Nevis · Reef
Stoney Grove
A stony cliff outcrop sheltering lobster and blue tangs
Stoney Grove is a rocky cliff-side outcrop lying between 5 and 18 m (15 to 60 ft). Its stony ledges make a safe haven for lobster, bait fish, blue tangs and rays, and the whole dive stays shallow enough for Open Water divers.
Where it is and how deep
No published position for this site — the map shows Nevis and its other sites; operators know the mooring.
The dive
The dive follows the outcrop from 5 m (15 ft) down to 18 m (60 ft) along the stony cliff side. Lobster tuck into the rock, bait fish and blue tangs school over it, and rays find shelter among the stones.
Marine life and season
- Reef fish swarms
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Good |
Season follows Nevis: Diving runs all year; hurricane season lasts from June to November, with the highest chance of a severe storm from August to November.
Sources
- Dive Sites - Dive Nevis St. Kitts — Dive Nevis
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