15m
    Intermediate
    Sandy Island, Anguilla
    Little Bay

    Pelican rock

    Best months: Dec–Apr

    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 - Pelican rock offers some of Sandy Island's richest pinnacle diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.

    Best timeDec–Apr
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeBarracuda, Dolphins, Eagle Rays, Humpback Whales and Nurse Sharks · 288+ species recorded
    Water27-30°C · warmest August, September, October
    CharacterPinnacle dive · max 15m
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Pelican Rock is a decent stop when you’re out at Sandy Island, especially if you’ve had enough of just lounging on the sand. It’s a pretty straightforward pinnacle dive, topping out at 15 metres. We find it's best for a relaxed second dive, an easy current drift around the central rock formation. You’ll see plenty of the usual Caribbean suspects: parrotfish munching on the corals, queen angelfish gliding by, and the occasional barracuda hanging motionless in the blue. It’s a good intermediate spot, nothing too challenging, but a pleasant enough way to spend an hour underwater.

    Typical Pelican rock Dive Profile

    5m10m15mSafety Stop0m15m max~50 min estimated bottom time

    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.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Pelican rock

    Pelican rock Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Pelican rock, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (18.09, -63.01) (5km away)

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    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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