

Best for beginner divers, 3-25m, shore entry, mild current.
Sand Chute is a shore-entry reef dive located 100 metres from the coast of West Bay and Seven Mile Beach. The site features a natural sandy channel that cuts through the reef, providing a clear path from the shallows at 3 metres down to a maximum depth of 25 metres. With an average depth of 15 metres and mild currents, it is suitable for beginner divers. Visibility typically ranges from 15 to 30 metres. Divers should enter via the sand chute to avoid sharp coral on the reef edges and must deploy a surface marker buoy due to active boat traffic. Full facilities including a cafe, showers, and rinse stations are available.
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Full facilities including a cafe, showers, and changing rooms are on site, so there is no need to kit up in a car park. Enter via the sand chute itself to avoid the sharp reef edges on either side, and always deploy a surface marker buoy before ascending due to active boat traffic overhead.
Boat access is required to reach the site.
Recorded at this site
Depth
3-25m
Visibility
15-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
27-30°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Mar, Apr, May, Jun
Yes, the site is suitable for beginner divers due to the mild currents and the ability to control depth within the sandy channel.
The site ranges from 3 to 25 metres in depth, with an average depth of 15 metres.
Sand Chute is a shore-entry dive located 100 metres from the beach.
Hazards include active boat traffic on the surface and sharp coral located on the walls of the chute.
The site offers a cafe, parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, a rinse station, air fills, equipment rental, and guided tours.
Diving at Sand Chute in Grand Cayman requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
The best months to visit Sand Chute in Grand Cayman are March, April, May, and June. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Sand Chute in Grand Cayman typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Sand Chute in Grand Cayman typically ranges from 15 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.