Bloody Bay Wall - Cayman Brac

Dragon Bay is one of those spots we always return to for a relaxed, shallow dive. It’s a great easy drift, if there’s a current at all, and it’s perfect for stretching out your bottom time. The site is a real mix, starting with seagrass beds where we’ve often spotted lizardfish patiently waiting, then shifting to sand patches riddled with garden eels. Our favorite part, though, is the small, upright barge at about 12 meters. It’s covered in purple sea plumes that wave gently, creating a lovely contrast against the sandy bottom. You can spend ages around it, poking into crevices for blennies and the occasional spotted trunkfish. Beyond the barge, the reef islands have plenty of coral patches. We usually find clouds of French grunts hanging out, and if you look closely, you might spot a white pygmy venus or a dubious cerith tucked away. Visibility typically hovers around 15 meters, which is perfectly clear for this kind of site. It’s a fantastic place for macro photographers or anyone who just wants to take it slow and really observe the smaller stuff. We love it for a second dive, or when we just want a chill afternoon underwater.

Location: Cayman Brac, Cayman Islands, Caribbean
Coordinates: 19.683900, -80.089300
Type: reef

Marine Protected Area: Bloody Bay - Jackson Point (Little Cayman)

Best Time to Dive in Cayman Brac

The warmest water temperatures in Cayman Brac occur in September, averaging 30.5°C. The coolest conditions are in February at 27.1°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

January: 27.4°C
February: 27.1°C
March: 27.2°C
April: 27.9°C
May: 28.8°C
June: 29.3°C
July: 30.0°C
August: 30.4°C
September: 30.5°C
October: 30.1°C
November: 29.0°C
December: 28.0°C

Nearest Dive Centres to Bloody Bay Wall

Little Cayman Divers - PADI, NAUI, SSI, SDI, IDEA
Reef Divers - PADI
Reef Divers II - Cayman Brac
Scuba Shack

Marine Life in Cayman Brac

Home to 141 recorded species including 111 reef fish, 23 hard corals, 2 whales & dolphins, 2 other, 1 sea snails & nudibranchs, 1 seagrass & algae.

Notable Species

Mustard hill coral (Porites astreoides) - Hard Corals
Finger Coral (Porites porites) - Hard Corals
Blue Doctor (Acanthurus coeruleus) - Reef Fish
Gutong (Sparisoma aurofrenatum) - Reef Fish
Massive Starlet Coral (Siderastrea siderea) - Hard Corals
Dark Green Parrotfish (Sparisoma viride) - Reef Fish
Great star coral (Montastraea cavernosa) - Hard Corals
Barber (Acanthurus bahianus) - Reef Fish
Sammy Johnson (Scarus taeniopterus) - Reef Fish
Gutong (Scarus iseri) - Reef Fish
French grunt (Haemulon flavolineatum) - Reef Fish
Graysby (Cephalopholis cruentata) - Reef Fish
Blackfish (Melichthys niger) - Reef Fish
Grooved brain coral (Diploria labyrinthiformis) - Hard Corals
Sheephead (Microspathodon chrysurus) - Reef Fish
Butterfly (Chaetodon capistratus) - Reef Fish
Schoolmaster (Lutjanus apodus) - Reef Fish
Yellowtail Parrotfish (Sparisoma rubripinne) - Reef Fish
Doctorfish (Acanthurus chirurgus) - Reef Fish
Blue Parrotfish (Sparisoma chrysopterum) - Reef Fish

Recommended Packing List for Bloody Bay Wall

Based on average water temperature of 28.8°C, currents 6 cm/s.

Shorty or Rashguard - warm 29°C water needs minimal exposure protection
Mask - essential for every dive
Fins
BCD - buoyancy compensator
Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories