

Best for intermediate divers, 5-18m, boat entry, mild current.
French Cay Cut features a combination of shallow reef and wall topography located 400 metres from shore. Divers typically explore the reef top before descending to the wall, with depths ranging from 5 to 18 metres. The site is suited for intermediate divers, offering visibility between 10 and 30 metres. Marine life includes common sightings of purple sea fans, blue tang, combers, and sea bass. Less frequently, divers encounter rock beauty, French angelfish, drum and croaker, lefteye flounder, mantis shrimp, spotfin butterflyfish, groupers, porcupinefish, banded coral shrimp, and yellowhead jawfish. Divers should remain aware of sharks and monitor current strength, while maintaining buoyancy to avoid sharp coral during surge.
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Position yourself along the channel edge rather than swimming directly down the centre as marine life uses the walls as reference points.
The site is accessed by boat.
Recorded at this site
Depth
5-18m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
27-30°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
Best Time
Feb, Mar, Apr
Common species include purple sea fans, blue tang, combers, and sea bass. Less common sightings include rock beauty, French angelfish, groupers, porcupinefish, and various shrimp species.
No, this site is rated for intermediate divers due to the presence of surge, currents, and sharp coral that require good buoyancy control.
The site ranges from 5 to 18 metres, with an average depth of 12 metres.
No, French Cay Cut is accessible by boat only.
The site experiences mild currents and visibility between 10 and 30 metres. Water temperatures range from 27C to 30C throughout the year.
Diving at French Cay Cut 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 French Cay Cut in French Harbour. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit French Cay Cut in French Harbour are February, March, and April. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.