Cayman Brac, Cayman Islands
    Cayman Brac East

    Snapper Point - Cayman Brac

    Best months: Jan–Mar

    Protected Area

    Cayman Brac East

    Why dive here

    With 140+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, orcas, sea turtles and pufferfish - Snapper Point - Cayman Brac offers some of Cayman Brac's richest cave diving. Water ranges 27-31°C, warmest August, September, October.

    Best timeJan–Mar
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeBarracuda, Orcas, Sea Turtles and Pufferfish · 140+ species recorded
    Water27-31°C · warmest August, September, October
    CharacterCave dive
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    Snapper Point in Cayman Brac always delivers a good dive, especially when the conditions line up. We love this site for its distinctive finger formations, dropping down to about 17 metres. You’ll find healthy coral here, especially those soft corals swaying on the reef top, catching the light. Look for the lettuce corals – they’re particularly vibrant here, and we've seen some impressive massive starlet coral heads too. Our favourite part is cruising along the sandy channels between the fingers. This is where you might spot a lemon ray settled on the bottom or a curious trumpetfish hovering nearby. Keep an eye out for jawfish peeking from their burrows in the rubble – they’re masters of disguise. While there can be a current, it often means more pelagics moving through. We've encountered schools of horse-eyed jacks here, a real thrill when they come into view. Visibility is usually excellent, around 27 metres, which lets you really appreciate the scale of the reef. This spot is great for divers who enjoy a drift and like exploring varied reef topography.

    Safety Notes

    Overhead environment - never enter without proper cave/cavern training, redundant equipment, and a guideline.

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    Snapper Point - Cayman Brac Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Snapper Point - Cayman Brac, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (19.68, -79.9) (4km away)

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    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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