Sandy Island (Anguilla)

Island Small uninhabited sand cay in Anguilla waters

A small sandbar off Anguilla, Sandy Island attracts boaters and day-trippers for shallow water swimming, snorkeling and beach picnics, usually reached from nearby harbors.

Sandy Island is a small, low-lying uninhabited sand cay off Anguilla in the Caribbean Sea. It consists of a narrow sandbank with shallow surrounding waters and is used primarily for day visits and short boat landings.

The cay offers a simple sandy beach and shallow snorkeling or wading in the surrounding shallows; there are no built facilities or infrastructure. Visits are typically made from Anguilla by private boat or tour operators for short stops, picnics and beach time.

The feature sits offshore from Anguilla and is reached by a short boat ride from the island’s harbors and beaches. Its small size and low elevation make it exposed to tides and weather.

No facilities: No permanent facilities or services are present on the cay, so visitors should bring water, shade and supplies if landing by boat.

How to Get to Sandy Island (Anguilla) #

Access is by private boat or charter from Anguilla (Sandy Ground, Blowing Point) or from nearby Saint Martin. Expect a 20-40 minute ride depending on departure point; hires and local operators can arrange pick-up and drop-off.

Tips for Visiting Sandy Island (Anguilla) #

Hire a local skipper from Blowing Point or Sandy Ground rather than joining an overcrowded tour; small boat landings are easier to manage.
Bring reef shoes - sandbars can be firm but littered with fragments and shells.
Timing matters: low tide and calm seas make landing and exploring the cay easiest.