

Best for beginner divers, 12-27m, boat entry, mild current.
Forty-foot Point in French Harbour and Sandy Bay offers a combination of reef and wall topography suitable for beginner divers. The site features a mild drift, with depths ranging from 12 to 27 metres and an average depth of 18 metres. Visibility typically spans 15 to 30 metres. Divers frequently encounter wrasses, groupers, great barracuda, and Caribbean spiny lobster. Less common sightings include queen angelfish, spotted scorpionfish, various moray eels, and Caribbean reef octopus. Access is by boat only. Divers should remain aware of surge near the reef structure, avoid contact with sharp coral, and monitor for boat traffic during ascents.
16.35140, -86.43562
Because this is a boat dive with mild drift, confirm the current direction with your dive guide before entering so the boat can position correctly for pickup. Stay clear of the wall edge during any surge, and avoid touching the reef structure as sharp coral and rocks are a real hazard.
The site is a 7 minute boat ride away.
Recorded at this site
Depth
12-27m
Visibility
15-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
27-30°C
Current
Mild
Divers commonly encounter wrasses, groupers, great barracuda, and Caribbean spiny lobster. Other species recorded include queen angelfish, spotted scorpionfish, French angelfish, rock beauty, fairy basslet, Caribbean reef octopus, and green, spotted, or chain moray eels.
Yes, Forty-foot Point is suitable for beginner divers, as the drift current is mild and the site offers a manageable transition from reef to wall.
The depth at Forty-foot Point ranges from 12 to 27 metres, with an average depth of 18 metres.
This is a boat-only dive site; a boat is required for entry and exit.
Hazards include boat traffic, surge near the reef structure, and sharp coral or rocks that should not be touched.
Diving at Forty-foot Point in French Harbour requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Forty-foot Point in French Harbour. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 30°C.
Forty-foot Point in French Harbour typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Forty-foot Point in French Harbour typically ranges from 15 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.