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Eagles Nest

Discover the breathtaking underwater world of the Cayman Islands. Immerse yourself in the vibrant colors of the coral reef, where colorful sponges entwine with majestic staghorn corals. This enchanting backdrop sets the stage for incredible encounters with spotted eagle rays and graceful turtles. Keep your eyes peeled for the elusive nurse sharks, camouflaged amidst the reef.

Dive into the crystal-clear waters and uncover the wonders of Caribbean marine life. Here, you'll have the opportunity to witness the iconic nurse and reef sharks, along with the possibility of encountering majestic eagle rays, serene turtles, and majestic stingrays. Be mesmerized by the kaleidoscope of fish species, including snapper, angelfish, grunts, parrotfish, and grouper.

Prepare for an unforgettable dive experience with maximum visibility of 28 meters and a maximum depth of 27 meters. This dive site is suitable for divers of all levels, from beginners to advanced. Located near the Whitehall Estate in the Cayman Islands, this hidden gem is waiting to be explored.

Explore the extraordinary underwater world of the Cayman Islands today. Book your dive adventure and immerse yourself in the wonders of this captivating dive site.

Diving Conditions Score for Eagles Nest

7
Good

Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for Eagles Nest

Depth

27m

Visibility

28m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced

Weather Conditions for Eagles Nest

Wave Height

1.1m

Wind Speed

15.7 m/s

Water Temp

29.7°C

Visibility

33.5km

Cloud Cover

7%

Wave Period

6.85s

Air Temperature

28.9°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Eagles Nest
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Dive Score Chart for Eagles Nest

Best time to dive: 8:00 with score 7.313700000000001/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.08m, Wind 15.4 m/s.Best night dive time: 5:00 with score 6.775/10.

Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.

Sunrise at Eagles Nest: 06:00
Sunset at Eagles Nest: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Eagles Nest are affected by daylight hours. Sunrise occurs at 06:00 and sunset at 18:00, which impacts visibility and water temperature for scuba diving and snorkeling.

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Best Overall
8:00

Score: 7.3/10
Waves: 1.08m (6.95s), Wind: 15.4 m/s

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Safest Overall
6:00

Score: 7.3/10
Waves: 1.08m (6.9s), Wind: 16.6 m/s

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Best Night
5:00

Score: 6.8/10
Waves: 1.08m, Wind: 16.5 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Eagles Nest
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Eagles Nest

The dive score combines all factors to rate overall diving conditions throughout the year. Higher scores indicate better diving conditions.

Monthly Dive Score Analysis - Seasonal Diving Conditions

Higher values indicate better diving conditions

Seasonal DiveScore Chart

This chart displays monthly diveScore data throughout the year, showing seasonal patterns. The data is presented as a bar chart with an overlaid line graph.Dive scores range from 1 to 10, with 10 being optimal conditions.

Higher values indicate better diving conditions

Best Season for Eagles Nest

Winter

Avg. Score: 9.4/10

Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.

Best Months for Eagles Nest

January
Score: 9.5
February
Score: 9.3
November
Score: 9.3

Ideal Conditions for Eagles Nest

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

27.3°C / 81.1°F

May

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

11.4m / 37.4ft

January

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.7m / 5.6ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Eagles Nest

Eagles Nest shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (28.5°C) and January the coldest (22.1°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 1.7m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in January with a low wave steepness ratio, creating gentler swells. January offers the longest wave periods (8.0s), creating more comfortable and predictable conditions for boat entries and exits. Ocean currents are slowest in January (0.5m/s) and strongest in January (0.5m/s). January is usually the driest month with 0.3mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during January to March, when ocean conditions are calmer with long-period waves and currents are typically weaker. Experienced divers might enjoy the challenges and potentially better visibility during the shoulder seasons, with moderate currents that can improve marine life encounters.

Scoring Legend:
9-10 (Excellent)
7-8 (Good)
5-6 (Average)
3-4 (Poor)
1-2 (Dangerous)

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 30, 2026

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