Eagles Nest
Protected Area
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.
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)
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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