Pollard Bay
Cayman Brac · Cayman Islands
Pollard Bay is a sheltered, shallow bay on Cayman Brac's east end where a sandy seagrass flat transitions to a patch reef system, then steps down to deeper sandy channels frequented by southern stingrays and large green turtles. The site's protected position on the leeward side means it stays calm when the north coast churns, and the mix of habitats makes it one of the best macro sites on the island, with seahorses, frogfish, and flying gurnards in the rubble zones.
Conditions
Depth
3 to 18 m
Good for beginners
Current
Usually still
Can pick up on the edge
Visibility
12 to 22 m
Clearest in the calm season
Water
25 to 30°C
Skin or 1mm
Month by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water (°C) | 25 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 |
| Vis (m) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 15 |
| Current | Still | Still | Still | Still | Still | Still | Still | Still | Gentle | Gentle | Still | Still |
Your chances of seeing each animal
Caribbean Land Hermit Crab
Last confirmed Mar 28, 2026 · 16 records
Very likely
Most dives
Southern stingray
Last confirmed Feb 3, 2026 · 5 records
Very likely
Most dives
Northern Curly-Tailed Lizard
Last confirmed Mar 18, 2026 · 12 records
Very likely
Most dives
Caribbean Elaenia
Last confirmed Mar 29, 2026 · 4 records
Likely
About 6 in 10 dives
Cayman Brac Anole
Last confirmed Jan 8, 2026 · 14 records
Likely
About 6 in 10 dives
Lined seahorse
Expected
Known here, not yet in recent logs
Flying gurnard
Expected
Known here, not yet in recent logs
Green sea turtle
Expected
Known here, not yet in recent logs
Gear