Porpoise
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 - Porpoise offers some of Sandy Island's richest diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.
Porpoise, off Sandy Island, is a dive for those who enjoy exploring sandy bottoms. We typically find conch trails crisscrossing the sand and often spot southern stingrays resting on the seabed. It’s a shallower site, around 25m, making it suitable for intermediate divers looking for a relaxed drift.
Typical Porpoise 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 25m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to Porpoise
Dive shops near Porpoise
The Scuba Shop
SXM Divers
The Dive Shop
Friendly Island Divers
Octopus Diving Center
Bubble Shop
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Porpoise
Porpoise Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Porpoise, 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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