Chico 3
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 - Chico 3 offers some of Sandy Island's richest diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.
Chico 3 sits in the sand flats off Sandy Island, a straightforward dive to 19m. It’s mostly sand, but you’ll often spot stingrays cruising by or buried in the substrate, along with garden eels popping up from their burrows. We find it’s a calm, easy drift, perfect for beginners looking to get comfortable or for a relaxed second dive. Visibility is usually good here.
Typical Chico 3 Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 19m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Scuba Zen
Bubble Shop
Octopus Diving Center
The Dive Shop
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SXM Divers
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Chico 3
Chico 3 Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Chico 3, 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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