Prison Gardens
Located on the eastern side of the southern atoll near Prison Island, this popular dive site offers an ideal diving experience during the summer months. It serves as a protected option when southerly winds prevail, ensuring a safe and enjoyable dive.
Divers will have the opportunity to explore and admire the vibrant plate and hard corals that are abundant in this area. One of the highlights of this dive spot is the impressive school of friendly Big Eye Travally that can be found here. Don't miss the chance to observe the beautiful corals encrusted on the monitoring buoys.
With excellent visibility of up to 30 meters and a maximum depth of 32 meters, divers of all levels, from beginners to advanced, can enjoy this dive site. Situated near the Muslim cemetery, Jalan Melati, Home Island, Bantam, Shire of Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Australia, this dive spot offers convenient access for divers looking to explore the breathtaking waters of Australia.
Divers will have the opportunity to explore and admire the vibrant plate and hard corals that are abundant in this area. One of the highlights of this dive spot is the impressive school of friendly Big Eye Travally that can be found here. Don't miss the chance to observe the beautiful corals encrusted on the monitoring buoys.
With excellent visibility of up to 30 meters and a maximum depth of 32 meters, divers of all levels, from beginners to advanced, can enjoy this dive site. Situated near the Muslim cemetery, Jalan Melati, Home Island, Bantam, Shire of Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Australia, this dive spot offers convenient access for divers looking to explore the breathtaking waters of Australia.
Diving Conditions Score for Prison Gardens
6.4
Above AverageDecent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Prison Gardens
Depth
32m
Visibility
30m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Prison Gardens
Wave Height
3.54m
Wind Speed
46 m/s
Water Temp
28.4°C
Visibility
4.1km
Cloud Cover
89%
Wave Period
9.85s
Air Temperature
27.5°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Prison Gardens
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Dive Score Chart for Prison Gardens
Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 5.489633333333335/10. Water conditions: Waves 3.46m, Wind 42.1 m/s.Best night dive time: 2:00 with score 4.808466666666668/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Prison Gardens: 06:00
Sunset at Prison Gardens: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Prison Gardens 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
17:00Score: 5.5/10
Waves: 3.46m (9.75s), Wind: 42.1 m/s
Best Night
2:00Score: 4.8/10
Waves: 3.6m, Wind: 49.6 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Prison GardensAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Prison Gardens
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 Prison Gardens
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 Prison Gardens
January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 10.0
March
Score: 10.0
Ideal Conditions for Prison Gardens
Water Temp
26.8°C / 80.2°F
May
Visibility
11.8m / 38.7ft
October
Wave Height
1.9m / 6.2ft
February
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Prison Gardens
Prison Gardens 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 February with average wave heights of 1.9m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in February 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 0.1mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during February to April, 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 28, 2026
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