Eagles Nest
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
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
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
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.
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.
Score: 7.3/10
Waves: 1.08m (6.95s), Wind: 15.4 m/s
Score: 7.3/10
Waves: 1.08m (6.9s), Wind: 16.6 m/s
Score: 6.8/10
Waves: 1.08m, Wind: 16.5 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Eagles NestAlpha
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
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Eagles Nest
Ideal Conditions for Eagles Nest
Water Temp
27.3°C / 81.1°F
May
Visibility
11.4m / 37.4ft
January
Wave Height
1.7m / 5.6ft
January
Wave Period
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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 30, 2026