DIANA V
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 - DIANA V offers some of Sandy Island's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.
The Diana V, stranded just off Sandy Island, isn't a dive site for going deep. It’s a snorkel site, and a cracking good one at that. This old landing craft, just inches below the surface, is a perfect place to spend an hour or two between Anguilla’s deeper dives. We love seeing the sun dapple through the water, illuminating schools of tiny baitfish that shimmer around the twisted metal. You’ll fin along the deck, maybe spotting a barracuda hanging motionless near the wheelhouse, or a juvenile drum darting into a crevice. The hull, encrusted with colourful sponges and soft corals, has become a nursery for gobies and damselfish. It’s an easy, relaxing drift over history, a gentle reminder that even shallow water can hold plenty of interest. Our pick? Go early, before the daytrippers arrive, when the light is soft and the water is still.
Typical DIANA V 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.
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The Scuba Shop
SXM Divers
Octopus Diving Center
The Dive Shop
Bubble Shop
Friendly Island Divers
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for DIANA V
DIANA V Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for DIANA V, 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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