Kat’s Kables
This dive site, located near Two Caves in Australia's Cocos (Keeling) Islands, serves as an ideal anchoring spot. With a shallower entry, divers of every level, from beginners to advanced, can explore its wonders. One of the main highlights is the opportunity to spot the resident dugong, "Kat." As you dive deeper, keep an eye out for remnants of old communication cables connecting Direction Island to the world. Here, regular sightings of magnificent mantas and slumbering white tip reef sharks are common. For the observant diver, barracudas can also be found within the vicinity. Depending on the current and tide flow, this alternative anchoring site may be chosen. Additionally, there's a chance to stumble upon a discarded donkey boiler. With excellent visibility reaching up to 31 meters and a maximum depth of 21 meters, this dive site promises an extraordinary underwater adventure.
Diving Conditions Score for Kat’s Kables
5.8
AverageAverage conditions, be alert.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Kat’s Kables
Depth
21m
Visibility
31m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Kat’s Kables
Wave Height
1.92m
Wind Speed
28.7 m/s
Water Temp
29°C
Visibility
4.6km
Cloud Cover
82%
Wave Period
9.7s
Air Temperature
28.2°C
Precipitation
0.1 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Kat’s Kables
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Dive Score Chart for Kat’s Kables
Best time to dive: 10:00 with score 5.8853333333333335/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.82m, Wind 20 m/s.Best night dive time: 5:00 with score 5.4587666666666665/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Kat’s Kables: 06:00
Sunset at Kat’s Kables: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Kat’s Kables 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
10:00Score: 5.9/10
Waves: 1.82m (10.55s), Wind: 20 m/s
Safest Overall
8:00Score: 5.9/10
Waves: 1.82m (10.65s), Wind: 18.7 m/s
Best Night
5:00Score: 5.5/10
Waves: 1.84m, Wind: 20.4 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Kat’s KablesAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Kat’s Kables
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 Kat’s Kables
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 Kat’s Kables
January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 10.0
March
Score: 10.0
Ideal Conditions for Kat’s Kables
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 Kat’s Kables
Kat’s Kables 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: 1 min. ago - Jun 22, 2026
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