Little Bay
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 - Little Bay offers some of Sandy Island's richest reef diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.
Little Bay is a calm, shallow dive, maxing out at 10 metres. It’s perfect for beginners or anyone wanting a relaxed second dive. You’ll find a mix of corals and sandy patches, with plenty of small reef fish flitting about. It's a gentle spot to ease into Anguilla's underwater world.
Typical Little Bay Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
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Dive shops near Little Bay
The Dive Shop
Friendly Island Divers
SXM Divers
The Scuba Shop
Bubble Shop
Octopus Diving Center
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Little Bay
Little Bay Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Little Bay, 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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