A shallow sandy bay dive directly in front of a dive center, with easy walk-in beach access. The site starts over sand and transitions into shallow fringing reef, making it a relaxed, close-to-shore dive. Depths are around 8 m, with occasional mild current. Expect a mix of reef and sand habitat with a variety of common reef fish and critters.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
8m+
Depth Note
A sandy bay ranging between 2–5 m transitions into shallow fringing reefs; depth also listed as 8 m.
Typical Conditions
Sometimes mild current; shallow sandy bay moving into fringing reef.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Current can be present at times; plan entries and exits with conditions in mind.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Shallow scuba dive around 8 m over sand transitioning onto reef.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
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