Articles about trade winds

Monohull sailing yacht heeled close-hauled through short blue swells in open water, rocky uninhabited islets on the horizon, spray over the bow, crew in the cockpit, bright midday

Sailing from Grenada to Carriacou: Passage Notes and the Volcano Zone

Sailing from Grenada to Carriacou: distances, wind and current, the Kick 'em Jenny exclusion zone, timing, where to stop on the way and arriving in Tyrrel Bay.

14/10/2026 8 min read

Sailboat heeling in brisk trade winds off Grenada's south coast, whitecaps on deep blue water, Point Salines headland behind, crisp clear afternoon light, view from a following boat

Weather, Seasons & Hurricanes

Saharan Dust, Trade Winds and Swell: Grenada's Sky and Sea Decoded

Saharan dust haze, Christmas winds, ground swells and sargassum explained: how Grenada's sky and sea change through the year and what it means for your plans.

14/10/2026 8 min read

Wide morning view over St George's Carenage with fishing boats and red-roofed houses, scattered white clouds, soft golden light, shot from Fort George ramparts

Weather, Seasons & Hurricanes

Grenada Weather Month by Month: What Each Month Is Really Like

Grenada weather month by month: rain, heat, wind, sea conditions and hurricane risk from January to December, with tips on what each month suits best.

14/10/2026 8 min read

Calm glassy sea at dawn off Grenada's south-west coast, small dive boat at a mooring with divers sitting on the gunwale suiting up, soft pink light, low angle from water level

Diving & Snorkelling

Diving Conditions in Grenada Month by Month: Water, Visibility, Wind

Grenada diving conditions through the year: water temperature, visibility, trade winds, rain, hurricane season and green water, so you can pick the right month.

14/10/2026 8 min read

Split scene from a hilltop in St Andrew, calm sheltered cove on one side and white-capped waves on a windswept shore on the other, palms bending, bright midday light

Beaches

Caribbean or Atlantic Side? Choosing the Right Grenada Beach

Caribbean or Atlantic beach in Grenada? How the two coasts differ in waves, currents, sand, seaweed and crowds, and which side suits swimmers, families and surf

14/10/2026 7 min read