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    Black Rock Reef dive site
    drift
    Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
    Spotter Bay - Anchors Point (Grand Cayman)

    Black Rock Reef

    Best months: Dec–Mar

    Protected Area

    Spotter Bay - Anchors Point (Grand Cayman)

    Why dive here

    With 327+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, bull sharks, oceanic whitetip sharks, orcas and sea turtles - Black Rock Reef offers some of Grand Cayman's richest drift diving. Water ranges 27-31°C, warmest August, September, October.

    Best timeDec–Mar
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeBarracuda, Bull Sharks, Oceanic Whitetip Sharks, Orcas and Sea Turtles · 327+ species recorded
    Water27-31°C · warmest August, September, October
    CharacterDrift dive
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Black Rock Reef features sandy channels, coral gardens, shallow hardpan, and freestanding coral heads with narrow passages. Ridges and a massive barrel sponge mark the vibrant site. Maximum depth: 21m. Average visibility: 23m. Bermuda Chub, Yellowtail Snapper, Barracudas, and Caribbean Reef Squid thrive amid coral heads. Lobsters, crabs, and shrimp hide under overhangs; vibrant coral gardens flourish.

    Safety Notes

    Drift dive - carry a surface marker buoy (SMB) and stay with your group. Brief the current direction before entry.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Black Rock Reef

    Black Rock Reef Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Black Rock Reef, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (19.38, -81.32) (5km away)

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    October Averages

    Sea Temperature

    30°C

    87°F · Range: 29.1–31.8°C

    Current Speed

    4.47 cm/s

    Direction: NW (296.6°)

    Chlorophyll-a

    0.045 mg/m³

    Very clear (oligotrophic)

    Salinity

    36.14 PSU

    Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)

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