ÎLe Fourchue
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 - ÎLe Fourchue offers some of Sandy Island's richest diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.
ÎLe Fourchue is a straightforward sandy site, good for beginners getting comfortable in the water. We usually find stingrays resting on the bottom, sometimes a few garden eels popping their heads out of the sand. It’s a shallow, calm spot, ideal for a relaxed second dive or a skills refresher. Don't expect dramatic coral, but it's a pleasant enough place to potter about.
Typical ÎLe Fourchue 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 ÎLe Fourchue
Dive shops near ÎLe Fourchue
Ouanalao Dive
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The Dive Shop
SXM Divers
Bubble Shop
The Scuba Shop
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for ÎLe Fourchue
ÎLe Fourchue Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for ÎLe Fourchue, 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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