Buccaneer Reef
Protected Area
Scotts Anchorage - White Bay (Cayman Brac)
Why dive here
With 140+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, orcas, sea turtles and pufferfish - Buccaneer Reef offers some of Cayman Brac's richest reef diving. Water ranges 27-31°C, warmest August, September, October.
Buccaneer Reef, on Brac’s west end, feels like a warm hug underwater. It’s a shallow, easy shore dive, topping out around 15 metres, which we think makes it perfect for a relaxed afternoon. We’ve spent hours here just hovering, watching the schools of French grunts and bluestriped grunts swirl around the mustard hill corals. Keep an eye out for the nassau groupers, they’re usually a bit shy but we’ve seen some real characters here. Visibility averages a comfortable 23 metres, so you’re never squinting, and the light just floods the reef. We love it for its calm, almost zen-like atmosphere. You’ll spot plenty of blue parrotfish munching away, and if you’re patient, a hogfish might come investigate you. It's a great spot to practice buoyancy or just soak in the Caribbean colours without any pressure.
Typical Buccaneer Reef Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Buccaneer Reef
Buccaneer Reef Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Buccaneer Reef, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (19.68, -79.9) (4km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
31°C
87°F · Range: 29.5–31.7°C
Current Speed
3.61 cm/s
Direction: SW (213.7°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.043 mg/m³
Very clear (oligotrophic)
Salinity
36.19 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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