Spanish Eyes
Located off the southern tip and eastern side of Home Island, this dive site offers a captivating underwater experience for divers in Australia. Accessible during the summer months or when winter trade winds drop below 10K, the site derives its name from a tragic event involving a yacht that ran aground due to a navigation error while trying to enter the Cocos Islands lagoon.
Featuring a relatively shallow reef top adorned with stunning hard and soft corals, divers can expect to encounter mesmerizing marine life, including graceful grey reef sharks and barracuda, along the wall. With a maximum depth of 24m and excellent visibility reaching up to 50m, this dive site provides an ideal opportunity for both beginner and advanced divers.
Located at Jalan Balok Mem, Home Island, Bantam, Shire of Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Australia, it is easily accessible for divers seeking a memorable underwater adventure. Whether you are a novice or a seasoned diver, this site offers the perfect opportunity for a deep bounce dive. Explore the beauty of this enchanting dive site in the crystal-clear waters of Australia's Cocos Islands.
Featuring a relatively shallow reef top adorned with stunning hard and soft corals, divers can expect to encounter mesmerizing marine life, including graceful grey reef sharks and barracuda, along the wall. With a maximum depth of 24m and excellent visibility reaching up to 50m, this dive site provides an ideal opportunity for both beginner and advanced divers.
Located at Jalan Balok Mem, Home Island, Bantam, Shire of Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Australia, it is easily accessible for divers seeking a memorable underwater adventure. Whether you are a novice or a seasoned diver, this site offers the perfect opportunity for a deep bounce dive. Explore the beauty of this enchanting dive site in the crystal-clear waters of Australia's Cocos Islands.
Diving Conditions Score for Spanish Eyes
7.5
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Spanish Eyes
Depth
24m
Visibility
50m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Spanish Eyes
Wave Height
2.24m
Wind Speed
8.8 m/s
Water Temp
29°C
Visibility
21.58km
Cloud Cover
34%
Wave Period
12.05s
Air Temperature
27.5°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Spanish Eyes
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Dive Score Chart for Spanish Eyes
Best time to dive: 11:00 with score 6.65/10. Water conditions: Waves 2.18m, Wind 7.6 m/s.Best night dive time: 19:00 with score 5.987633333333333/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Spanish Eyes: 06:00
Sunset at Spanish Eyes: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Spanish Eyes 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
11:00Score: 6.7/10
Waves: 2.18m (11.9s), Wind: 7.6 m/s
Best Night
19:00Score: 6.0/10
Waves: 2.1m, Wind: 9 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Spanish EyesAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Spanish Eyes
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 Spanish Eyes
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 Spanish Eyes
January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 10.0
March
Score: 10.0
Ideal Conditions for Spanish Eyes
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 Spanish Eyes
Spanish Eyes 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 20, 2026
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