Le Sandbank

South Province, New Caledonia

Depth

30m

Visibility

15m - 45m

Entry

Boat

Experience Level

Experienced

Le Sandbank

South Province, New Caledonia

Depth

30m

Visibility

15m - 45m

Entry

Boat

Experience Level

Experienced

About Le Sandbank

New Caledonia sports the second largest barrier ref system in the world. The coral is in a better state than the great barrier this site is a good example of that. The vis is great and a dive at 20m reveals acropora, stony corals and gorgonians. There's enough of a swell to do it as a drift sharks here and there too!

Le Sandbank Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Reef, Drift, Drop Off

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

30m

Visibility Range

15m – 45m

Experience Level

Experienced

Best Gas Mix

21% – 35%

O₂

CNS Load (25 min)

16% at 28m / 36%

O₂

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Marine Life

Acropora
Gorgonians
Sharks
Stony Corals

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Dive Site Hazards

Hidden Depth Variations — Complex reef topography can conceal depth changes, leading to unintended profile variations.
Distraction from Marine Activity — High fish activity can distract divers and delay depth or gas awareness.
Rapid Surge Direction Changes — Surge near reef structures can reverse direction quickly, pushing divers sideways into unexpected areas.

Eddy Pull-Off Zones — Eddies behind structures can pull divers away from the main drift line.

Delayed Surface Pickup — Strong current can exceed surface tracking assumptions, delaying boat pickup.

Vertical Current Shear — Currents may vary by depth, causing vertical separation even when divers stay together.

Edge-Accelerated Currents — Currents often strengthen along drop-off edges.

Depth Perception Distortion — Visual contrast can distort perceived depth.

Terrain-Induced Descent — Divers may unintentionally follow terrain downward.

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