Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
    Victoria House- Treasure Island Resort (Grand Cayman)

    Eagles Nest

    Best months: Dec–Mar

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    Victoria House- Treasure Island Resort (Grand Cayman)

    Why dive here

    With 327+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, bull sharks, oceanic whitetip sharks, orcas and sea turtles - Eagles Nest offers some of Grand Cayman's richest cenote 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
    CharacterCenote dive
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Eagles Nest has a reputation for spotted eagle rays, and honestly, we’ve rarely been disappointed. We’ve seen them glide past in the distance, but our favourite memory here is dropping in to find three cruising just above the sand, wings beating slow and steady. It’s not just the big stuff though. The reef itself is a pretty classic Cayman wall, sloping gently down to 27m, covered in colourful sponges and some healthy staghorn coral patches. Keep an eye out for the smaller residents. We’ve spotted sand stargazers peeking from the sand, and the yellow stingrays are almost always present, often tucked right under a ledge. It’s a comfortable dive, usually with mild currents, making it a good choice for newer divers looking for that classic Caribbean feel without any major challenges. We’d suggest going in the morning; the light on the wall really makes the purples and oranges pop.

    Safety Notes

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

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Eagles Nest

    Eagles Nest Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Eagles Nest, 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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