Fan Wall
Fan Wall is a highly sought-after dive site suitable for divers of all skill levels. The reef, which lies at a depth of less than 20m, offers a diverse array of captivating sights. Experienced divers have the opportunity to venture further into the depths and encounter mesmerizing black trevally, as well as glimpse the graceful presence of cruising sharks and dogtooth tuna. For those with expert diving skills, there is the added delight of exploring a cave and enjoying the vibrant fans that decorate the wall at a depth of 40m.
This particular dive site is home to a wide variety of popular species, ensuring an unforgettable underwater experience. If you're lucky and observant, you might even be treated to the rare sight of a thresher shark majestically gliding along the deep wall below.
Located in Australia, Fan Wall boasts excellent visibility of up to 25m, allowing divers to fully appreciate the beauty of their surroundings. With a maximum depth of 25m, this site is accessible to divers of all levels - from beginners to advanced and expert divers.
Fan Wall is conveniently situated near Home Island within the Shire of Cocos (Keeling) Islands, making it easily accessible for diving enthusiasts in Australia. Explore the wonders that await you at this magnificent dive site and create unforgettable memories of underwater exploration.
This particular dive site is home to a wide variety of popular species, ensuring an unforgettable underwater experience. If you're lucky and observant, you might even be treated to the rare sight of a thresher shark majestically gliding along the deep wall below.
Located in Australia, Fan Wall boasts excellent visibility of up to 25m, allowing divers to fully appreciate the beauty of their surroundings. With a maximum depth of 25m, this site is accessible to divers of all levels - from beginners to advanced and expert divers.
Fan Wall is conveniently situated near Home Island within the Shire of Cocos (Keeling) Islands, making it easily accessible for diving enthusiasts in Australia. Explore the wonders that await you at this magnificent dive site and create unforgettable memories of underwater exploration.
Diving Conditions Score for Fan Wall
6.1
Above AverageDecent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Fan Wall
Depth
25m
Visibility
25m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
expert
Weather Conditions for Fan Wall
Wave Height
1m
Wind Speed
10 m/s
Water Temp
18°C
Visibility
15km
Cloud Cover
57.5%
Wave Period
8s
Air Temperature
20°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Fan Wall
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Dive Score Chart for Fan Wall
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 7.113333333333333/10. Water conditions: Waves 1m, Wind 10 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 6.613333333333333/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Fan Wall: 06:00
Sunset at Fan Wall: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Fan Wall 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.
Best Overall
6:00Score: 7.1/10
Waves: 1m (8s), Wind: 10 m/s
Best Night
0:00Score: 6.6/10
Waves: 1m, Wind: 10 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Fan WallAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Fan Wall
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 Fan Wall
Winter
Avg. Score: 10.0/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Fan Wall
January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 10.0
March
Score: 10.0
Ideal Conditions for Fan Wall
Water Temp
21.2°C / 70.2°F
June
Visibility
20.1m / 65.9ft
May
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Fan Wall
Fan Wall follows southern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (21.2°C) and December the coldest (17.2°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.2m 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 0.0mm 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: 58 min. ago - Jun 22, 2026
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