16m
    Intermediate
    Sandy Island, Anguilla
    Little Bay

    Cow and calf

    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 - Cow and calf offers some of Sandy Island's richest pinnacle 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
    CharacterPinnacle dive · max 16m
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Cow and Calf sits just off Sandy Island, an easy reach from Anguilla. It’s a pretty straightforward dive, a pinnacle rising from the sand, topping out around 16 metres. We usually find schools of jacks circling the main rock, and the occasional nurse shark tucked into a crevice if you look closely. It’s not a drift dive, but currents can pick up a bit around the base, so it’s best for intermediate divers comfortable with varied conditions. We often pop over here for a second dive after something deeper, a nice way to round out the morning.

    Typical Cow and calf Dive Profile

    10mSafety Stop0m16m 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 Cow and calf

    Cow and calf Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Cow and calf, 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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