Bullwinkle East
Protected Area
South Sound (Grand Cayman)
Why dive here
With 327+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, bull sharks, oceanic whitetip sharks, orcas and sea turtles - Bullwinkle East offers some of Grand Cayman's richest drift diving. Water ranges 27-31°C, warmest August, September, October.
Bullwinkle East is one of our favourite shallow dives on Grand Cayman's south side, especially if you’re into squeezing through tight spots. We love the network of swim-throughs and archways here; it feels like navigating a miniature underwater maze. The maximum depth of 19 metres means you get plenty of bottom time, letting you really explore the nooks and crannies. Visibility usually hovers around 23 metres, so light penetrates well into the canyons. Look up through the archways and you'll often see schools of French grunts shimmering against the sunlight. We’ve spotted arrow crabs tucked into the reef walls and even a Yellow stingray or two resting in the sand channels. Keep an eye out for the bright blue dots of juvenile yellowtail damselfish darting amongst the corals, and sometimes, a Warteye Stargazer half-buried in the sand, just its eyes peeking out. This site is perfect for divers who enjoy intricate topography and a relaxed pace, with enough sheltered spots to make it a calm dive even on slightly choppier days.
Typical Bullwinkle East Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Drift dive - carry a surface marker buoy (SMB) and stay with your group. Brief the current direction before entry.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to Bullwinkle East
Dive shops near Bullwinkle East
SUNSET DIVERS
Don Foster's Dive Cayman, Ltd.
Atlantis Dive Center
Divers Down
Divers Supply
OCTOPUS
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Bullwinkle East
Bullwinkle East Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Bullwinkle East, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (19.38, -81.32) (5km away)
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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