Frenchmen's Reef
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 - Frenchmen's Reef offers some of Sandy Island's richest reef diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.
Frenchmen's Reef, just off Sandy Island, is a solid choice for a laid-back dive. It’s a shallow spot, topping out at 14 metres, which makes it ideal for newer divers or anyone just wanting to unwind. We often see schools of snapper drifting over the sand patches, and the resident parrotfish are always busy on the coral heads. Keep an eye out for morays tucked into the crevices too; they’re pretty common here. It’s a nice, easy drift when the conditions are right, good for getting back into the swing of things.
Typical Frenchmen's Reef Dive Profile
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.
Nearest Dive Centres to Frenchmen's Reef
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SXM Divers
The Scuba Shop
The Dive Shop
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Bubble Shop
Octopus Diving Center
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Frenchmen's Reef
Frenchmen's Reef Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Frenchmen's Reef, 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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