17m
    Beginner
    Sandy Island, Anguilla
    Little Bay

    Baleine de Gros Ilet

    Best months: Dec–Apr

    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. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.

    Best timeDec–Apr
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeBarracuda, Dolphins, Eagle Rays, Humpback Whales and Nurse Sharks · 288+ species recorded
    Water27-30°C · warmest August, September, October
    Charactermax 17m
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    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

    10m20mSafety Stop0m17m max~50 min estimated bottom time

    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.

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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 Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (18.09, -63.01) (5km away)

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    October Averages

    Sea Temperature

    30°C

    86°F · Range: 28.7–31.1°C

    Air Temperature

    28°C

    83°F

    Wind Speed

    7.81 m/s

    15.2 knots

    Atmospheric Pressure

    1013.2 hPa

    Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data

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