Pat’s Wall - Grand Cayman

Scorpion Rock, just east of Praslin, is one of those sites that just feels solid. It’s a huge granite boulder, a true landmark sticking out above the water at low tide. We often find the visibility here can hit 20 metres, making the entire structure really pop. The reef itself isn't what we’d call a classic coral garden; it's more about the crevices and the life packed into them. We love the sheer amount of fish. The schools of giant trevally are a real highlight, sometimes circling you so close you can hear their fin beats. Look carefully, and you’ll spot everything from Flameback Angelfish darting between the rocks to the more subtle Crested Sabretooth Blenny peeking out. We’ve had some fantastic encounters with whitetip sharks cruising by in the deeper sections, and even a few grey reef sharks have made an appearance. The max depth of 18m makes it super accessible, but there’s enough going on that even experienced divers will find themselves lingering. It's a great site for seeing the bigger stuff, but also for those patient enough to find the smaller, more unusual reef residents.

Location
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, Caribbean
Coordinates
19.292900, -81.089000
Type
reef
Maximum Depth
25-40m

Marine Protected Area: Radio Mast - Sand Bluff (Grand Cayman)

Best Time to Dive in Grand Cayman

The warmest water temperatures in Grand Cayman occur in September, averaging 30.4°C. The coolest conditions are in February at 26.9°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 27.3°C
  • February: 26.9°C
  • March: 27.0°C
  • April: 27.7°C
  • May: 28.7°C
  • June: 29.2°C
  • July: 29.8°C
  • August: 30.3°C
  • September: 30.4°C
  • October: 30.0°C
  • November: 29.0°C
  • December: 28.0°C

Nearby Dive Sites in Grand Cayman

Nearest Dive Centres to Pat’s Wall

Marine Life in Grand Cayman

Home to 332 recorded species including 276 reef fish, 30 hard corals, 5 other, 5 seagrass & algae, 4 whales & dolphins, 4 sharks & rays.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for Pat’s Wall

Based on average water temperature of 28.7°C, currents 9 cm/s.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 29°C water needs minimal exposure protection
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories