Winter Wall
While renowned as a coral dive, don't miss the opportunity to spot elusive and majestic pelagic species gliding through the crystal-clear waters. Keep your senses sharp and you may even encounter a tranquil white tip reef shark nestled on the sandy bottom at a depth of 40 meters.
With remarkable visibility of 22 meters and a maximum depth of 24 meters, this site caters to both beginner and advanced divers. Embark on an unforgettable underwater adventure just off the shores of Home Island in the Shire of Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Australia.
Experience the wonders of this underwater paradise, perfect for divers of all levels. Immerse yourself in the natural beauty that awaits at our dive site in Australia's Cocos (Keeling) Islands.
Diving Conditions Score for Winter Wall
Decent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Winter Wall
Depth
24m
Visibility
22m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Winter Wall
Wave Height
1.86m
Wind Speed
19.6 m/s
Water Temp
29.1°C
Visibility
9.46km
Cloud Cover
49%
Wave Period
11s
Air Temperature
28°C
Precipitation
0.1 mm
Dive Score Chart for Winter Wall
Best time to dive: 11:00 with score 6.064866666666666/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.84m, Wind 23.8 m/s.Best night dive time: 5:00 with score 5.402633333333335/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Winter 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.
Score: 6.1/10
Waves: 1.84m (10.75s), Wind: 23.8 m/s
Score: 6.1/10
Waves: 1.84m (10.9s), Wind: 19.9 m/s
Score: 5.4/10
Waves: 1.88m, Wind: 20.2 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Winter Wall
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Winter 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 Winter Wall
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Winter Wall
Ideal Conditions for Winter Wall
Water Temp
26.8°C / 80.2°F
May
Visibility
11.7m / 38.4ft
October
Wave Height
1.9m / 6.2ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Winter Wall
Winter Wall 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 January with average wave heights of 1.9m 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 0.2mm 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