Hens and chiks
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 - Hens and chiks offers some of Sandy Island's richest pinnacle diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.
Hens and Chiks offers a decent intermediate dive around a couple of sizable pinnacles near Sandy Island. We’ve seen plenty of smaller reef fish darting between the coral heads, and often a turtle or two cruising past. The pinnacles rise from a sandy bottom, which always makes for interesting contrast. It’s a good choice if you’re looking for a relaxed, straightforward dive in the area.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Hens and chiks
Hens and chiks Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Hens and chiks, 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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