Isabella 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 - Isabella reef offers some of Sandy Island's richest reef diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.
Isabella Reef, tucked away near Sandy Island, is a solid intermediate dive. Dropping to around 29 metres, it’s not a drift but you’ll often feel a gentle push here, so keep an eye on your dive buddy. We’ve spotted plenty of schooling fish swirling around the coral heads – think sergeant majors and the occasional horse-eye jack. It’s a good spot for a relaxed deeper dive, perfect if you’re looking to extend your bottom time and just take it all in. Definitely a site we’d recommend for those comfortable with their buoyancy, and looking for something a bit less frantic.
Typical Isabella reef 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 29m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to Isabella reef
Dive shops near Isabella reef
The Scuba Shop
SXM Divers
The Dive Shop
Friendly Island Divers
Bubble Shop
Octopus Diving Center
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Isabella reef
Isabella reef Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Isabella 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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