

Best for beginner divers, 7-11m, boat entry, mild current.
Sandy Cay is a boat-access reef dive located 1900 metres off the coast of Jost Van Dyke. The site features a reef structure with depths ranging from 7 to 11 metres, averaging 9 metres. It is well-suited for beginner divers due to the mild currents and visibility that typically spans 10 to 30 metres. Water temperatures remain consistent between 27 and 30 degrees Celsius throughout the year. Divers should maintain strict buoyancy control to avoid contact with the reef and metal structures. As there are no on-site facilities, all equipment and boat transport must be arranged with a local operator prior to arrival.
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Arrange your boat access and any equipment hire through a local operator before arriving, as there are no on-site facilities. Year-round conditions mean there is no single peak season, but morning dives often reward you with calmer surface conditions for the boat ride out.
Accessible via boat charter or eco-tour excursions.
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
7-11m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
27-30°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Yes, the site is well-suited to newly certified divers or those building confidence due to the shallow depth and mild currents.
The reef depth ranges from 7 to 11 metres, with an average depth of 9 metres.
Sandy Cay is a boat-access site located 1900 metres from shore; a boat is required to reach the location.
Visibility ranges from 10 to 30 metres with mild currents. Water temperatures are between 27 and 30 degrees Celsius year-round.
Divers should maintain strict buoyancy control to avoid contact with sharp metal or rock features and remain aware of boat traffic when surfacing.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Sandy Cay in Great Harbour, Jost Van Dyke. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 30°C.