Baleine de Gros Ilet
Protected Area
Little Bay
Why dive here
With 288+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, dolphins, eagle rays, humpback whales and nurse sharks - Baleine de Gros Ilet offers some of Sandy Island's richest diving.
Baleine de Gros Ilet, just off Sandy Island, is one of those sites we often recommend for a relaxed afternoon dive, especially if you're relatively new to the Caribbean. It’s a fairly shallow spot, topping out at 17 metres, mostly a sand bottom with scattered patch reefs. We’ve had some pleasant encounters here, often spotting southern stingrays cruising the sand, and we typically find a good number of garden eels poking their heads out. It’s a comfortable, easy dive, perfect for getting back into the swing of things or for those who prefer to take it slow.
Typical Baleine de Gros Ilet Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to Baleine de Gros Ilet
Dive shops near Baleine de Gros Ilet
Ouanalao Dive
Friendly Island Divers
The Dive Shop
SXM Divers
Bubble Shop
The Scuba Shop
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Baleine de Gros Ilet
Baleine de Gros Ilet Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Baleine de Gros Ilet, sourced from NOAA buoy data - nearest station: Open-Meteo grid (18.27, -63) (0km away)
August Averages
Air Temperature
28.11°C
83°F
Wind Speed
8.76 m/s
17.0 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1015 hPa
Based on 5 years of monitoring data · Data sources: NOAA NDBC
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