Banc Médée
Protected Area
Sandy Island
Why dive here
With 288+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, dolphins, eagle rays, humpback whales and nurse sharks - Banc Médée offers some of Sandy Island's richest pinnacle diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.
Banc Médée, just off Sandy Island, is a really mellow spot, perfect if you’re new to diving or just want a relaxed afternoon in shallow water. It’s a low-profile pinnacle, topping out at just 7 meters, surrounded by bright sand. We’ve drifted over here and seen plenty of juveniles tucked into the crevices, plus a few barracuda often hang out, looking like they’re waiting for something interesting to happen. The light is fantastic at this depth, spilling over the reef. It’s a good one for practicing buoyancy or just enjoying the gentle sway of the Caribbean.
Typical Banc Médée 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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Dive shops near Banc Médée
Octopus Diving Center
Bubble Shop
The Scuba Shop
Scuba Zen
SXM Divers
The Dive Shop
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Banc Médée
Banc Médée Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Banc Médée, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (18.09, -63.01) (5km away)
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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