Fan Wall

Best months: Jul–Nov

Why dive here

With 231+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blacktip reef sharks, blue sharks, grey reef sharks and manta rays - Fan Wall offers some of Cocos (Keeling) Islands's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 27-29°C, warmest January, February, March.

Best timeJul–Nov

WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit

Marine lifeBarracuda, Blacktip Reef Sharks, Blue Sharks, Grey Reef Sharks and Manta Rays · 231+ species recorded

Water27-29°C · warmest January, February, March

CharacterWreck dive

StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

Fan Wall is a site we return to again and again in Cocos, and honestly, you don't even need to go deep to get the best of it. The top of the reef, around 15-20 meters, is where we find ourselves lingering, spotting those distinctive Redfin Butterflyfish darting between the stony corals. It’s busy up there, schools of Island Jacks and Dusky Farmerfish flitting around, making the whole place feel alive. The real draw, though, is how the wall drops away. You can hang out in the blue, watching for bigger pelagics like cruising sharks or dogtooth tuna that sometimes materialize from the deeper water. For those who can manage a deeper profile, the fans and a small cave around 24 meters are a lovely exploration, not too demanding but still rewarding. We've often seen Bumphead Parrotfish munching on the coral here, their massive jaws making an audible crunch. Visibility usually sits around 23 meters, which gives everything a lovely, clear definition. This site is great for newer divers to enjoy the shallows, while more experienced folk can appreciate the deeper wall and blue water encounters.