Dive-site story
Located off the protected leeward side of Grande Island in Goa, Shelter Cove features a gently sloping sandy bottom scattered with rocky outcrops and coral patches. Its sheltered position shields divers from heavy surge and strong open-sea currents. The sandy patches offer macro subjects while scattered boulders harbor crustaceans and reef fish.
Protected, calm waters suited for training and unhurried macro observation
Kuhl's stingrays resting camouflaged in the sandy expanses
Rocky crevices sheltering moray eels and scorpionfish
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Operations pause during the southwest monsoon when rough seas and heavy runoff reduce underwater visibility.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kuhl's maskrayNeotrygon kuhlii | Common | ||||||||||||
| Broadclub cuttlefishSepia latimanus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Spotted scorpionfishScorpaena plumieri | Common | ||||||||||||
| White-eyed morayGymnothorax thyrsoideus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Threadfin butterflyfishChaetodon auriga | Common |
Marine forecast
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