The Bridge
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 - The Bridge offers some of Sandy Island's richest diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.
The Bridge is a good spot for new divers looking for a relaxed experience off Sandy Island. It's a shallow dive, topping out around 16m, mainly over a sandy bottom. You’ll find a few coral heads scattered about, usually home to schooling snapper or small barracuda. It's a straightforward dive, calm and easy to navigate.
Typical The Bridge 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 The Bridge
Dive shops near The Bridge
The Scuba Shop
SXM Divers
The Dive Shop
Friendly Island Divers
Bubble Shop
Octopus Diving Center
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for The Bridge
The Bridge Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for The Bridge, 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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