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West Sand Spit

West Sand Spit

Turks Island Passage, Turks and Caicos Islands

Depth
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45m

Visibility
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10m - 30m

Entry
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Boat

Experience Level

Advanced


About West Sand Spit

This scuba dive is located just less than 8 kilometers, this area is fairly exposed and thus can only be dived during good conditions.There are various sandy plateaus as well as a reef which is covered in vast amounts of coral growth.There tends to be some currents present usually which helps for both marine life and coral growth.Fish life here includes Goatfish, Rays, Nurse Sharks, Grouper and much more.

West Sand Spit Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Other

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

45m

Visibility Range

10m 30m

Experience Level

Advanced

Best Gas

21% – 25%

O2
Marine Life

  • Goatfish
  • Nurse Sharks
  • Grouper
Weather Conditions

Water Temperature
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