One step beyond
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 - One step beyond offers some of Sandy Island's richest diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.
One Step Beyond offers an intermediate dive to 22m, primarily over a sandy seabed near Sandy Island. Visibility here is usually decent, making it good for spotting the smaller, shy creatures that prefer open sand. We’ve seen quite a few garden eels and stingrays settled in. It's a nice option for those who appreciate calmer conditions and a different kind of critter search away from the main reef action.
Typical One step beyond 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 22m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for One step beyond
One step beyond Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for One step beyond, 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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