Eden
Prepare to be enchanted by the awe-inspiring gorgonian sea fan corals flourishing at this site. These remarkable creatures stretch upwards, resembling tall forest trees, from depths ranging between 20-28m. As an added bonus, you may encounter a magnificent school of resident big-eye trevally swimming gracefully through the waters.
Visibility in this area reaches an impressive 32m, offering a clear and captivating underwater experience. With a maximum depth of 24m, this dive site presents an exciting challenge for advanced and expert divers.
Located in the mesmerizing Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Australia, this dive site is a true paradise for underwater adventurers seeking unparalleled beauty and excitement.
Diving Conditions Score for Eden
Average conditions, be alert.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Eden
Depth
24m
Visibility
32m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Eden
Wave Height
1.96m
Wind Speed
20.4 m/s
Water Temp
29.2°C
Visibility
17.58km
Cloud Cover
15%
Wave Period
8.5s
Air Temperature
28.6°C
Precipitation
0.4 mm
Dive Score Chart for Eden
Best time to dive: 11:00 with score 5.8886666666666665/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.96m, Wind 19.8 m/s.Best night dive time: 21:00 with score 5.413/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Eden 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: 5.9/10
Waves: 1.96m (8.3s), Wind: 19.8 m/s
Score: 5.4/10
Waves: 2m, Wind: 19.4 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for EdenAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Eden
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 Eden
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Eden
Ideal Conditions for Eden
Water Temp
26.8°C / 80.2°F
May
Visibility
11.7m / 38.4ft
October
Wave Height
1.9m / 6.2ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Eden
Eden follows southern hemisphere patterns with May being the warmest month (26.8°C) and November the coldest (21.8°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 1.9m 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 0.2mm 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 18, 2026