Le Banc de Sable
Protected Area
Yves Merlet
Why dive here
With 147+ marine species recorded in the area - including dugongs, eagle rays, great white sharks, humpback whales and manta rays - Le Banc de Sable offers some of Isle of Pines's richest reef diving. Water ranges 23-28°C, warmest January, February, March.
Le Banc de Sable delivers exactly what the name suggests: a vast, bright sandbank perfect for spotting flatworms, gobies, and maybe a resting ray if you're lucky. The real draw here is the incredible visibility and the chance to practice navigation in an open, shallow environment. It's a great spot for newer divers, or those looking for a relaxed, critter-focused dive away from the main currents.
Typical Le Banc de Sable Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Le Banc de Sable
Le Banc de Sable Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Le Banc de Sable, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-22.5, 167.37) (1km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
24°C
76°F · Range: 22.4–27.5°C
Air Temperature
22°C
72°F
Wind Speed
6.77 m/s
13.2 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1015.7 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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