Marilyn’s Cut
Marilyn's Cut, located in the Bloody Bay Marine Park of the Cayman Islands, is an incredibly popular dive site among both beginner and experienced divers. This stunning drop-off is renowned for its magnificent swim-through and the presence of Sid Vicious, a damselfish with an impressive personality.
Underneath the crystal-clear waters, divers can expect to encounter a diverse array of marine life that is typical of the Caribbean. Keep your eyes peeled for magnificent creatures such as nurse and reef sharks, graceful eagle rays, majestic turtles, and elegant stingrays. The abundance of fish species is truly impressive, including snapper, angelfish, grunts, parrot fish, and grouper.
With excellent visibility of up to 26 meters and a maximum depth of 22 meters, Marilyn's Cut offers an immersive and unforgettable diving experience. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned diver, this enchanting site is sure to captivate you with its natural beauty and captivating underwater wonders.
For those planning to visit Marilyn's Cut, it is conveniently located on the North Coast Road West, Head of Bay, KY3-2501, Cayman Islands. So don't miss out on the opportunity to explore this remarkable dive site and create unforgettable memories in the underwater realm of the Cayman Islands.
Underneath the crystal-clear waters, divers can expect to encounter a diverse array of marine life that is typical of the Caribbean. Keep your eyes peeled for magnificent creatures such as nurse and reef sharks, graceful eagle rays, majestic turtles, and elegant stingrays. The abundance of fish species is truly impressive, including snapper, angelfish, grunts, parrot fish, and grouper.
With excellent visibility of up to 26 meters and a maximum depth of 22 meters, Marilyn's Cut offers an immersive and unforgettable diving experience. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned diver, this enchanting site is sure to captivate you with its natural beauty and captivating underwater wonders.
For those planning to visit Marilyn's Cut, it is conveniently located on the North Coast Road West, Head of Bay, KY3-2501, Cayman Islands. So don't miss out on the opportunity to explore this remarkable dive site and create unforgettable memories in the underwater realm of the Cayman Islands.
Diving Conditions Score for Marilyn’s Cut
7
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Marilyn’s Cut
Depth
22m
Visibility
26m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Marilyn’s Cut
Wave Height
1.12m
Wind Speed
21.2 m/s
Water Temp
29.7°C
Visibility
38.2km
Cloud Cover
98%
Wave Period
6.6s
Air Temperature
29.1°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Marilyn’s Cut
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Dive Score Chart for Marilyn’s Cut
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 7.05/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.12m, Wind 19.7 m/s.Best night dive time: 2:00 with score 6.6509/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Marilyn’s Cut: 06:00
Sunset at Marilyn’s Cut: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Marilyn’s Cut 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: 7.0/10
Waves: 1.12m (7.1s), Wind: 19.7 m/s
Best Night
2:00Score: 6.7/10
Waves: 1.16m, Wind: 15.2 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Marilyn’s CutAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Marilyn’s Cut
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 Marilyn’s Cut
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 Marilyn’s Cut
January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 10.0
March
Score: 10.0
Ideal Conditions for Marilyn’s Cut
Water Temp
22.0°C / 71.6°F
June
Visibility
20.1m / 65.9ft
October
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Marilyn’s Cut
Marilyn’s Cut shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (22.0°C) and December the coldest (18.0°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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