CATHELEY H
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 - CATHELEY H offers some of Sandy Island's richest wreck diving.
The Catheley H isn't some ancient galleon, but we love it for its unintended drama. Sunk in 1993, this motor vessel was actually meant for scuttling but decided to catch fire and go down on its own terms. It’s a shallow dive, just 13 metres, which makes it perfect for a long bottom time, easy navigation, and great light penetration. What you get is a really approachable wreck, lying upright and mostly intact on a sandy seabed. Sunlight dapples through the superstructure, illuminating schools of tiny silversides that shimmer around the bow. Our favourite part is the engine room, easily accessible, where you'll often find a shy moray eel peeking from a pipe. Look closely and you'll spot sergeant majors defending their purple egg patches on the hull, while schools of snapper drift lazily overhead. It’s a fantastic site for newer wreck divers or those who just want a relaxed dive with a bit of history and plenty of fish.
Typical CATHELEY H Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to CATHELEY H
Dive shops near CATHELEY H
Scuba Shack
Octopus Diving Center
Scuba Zen
Bubble Shop
The Scuba Shop
SXM Divers
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for CATHELEY H
CATHELEY H Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for CATHELEY H, 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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