Bloody Bay Wall

Cayman Islandswalladvanced

Conditions & tides

Channel site — tidal current funnels through here and can run fast, changing quickly with the tide. It is usually strongest around mid-tide and eases near the slack windows below. Dive with a local operator who knows the timing.

Bloody Bay WallCayman Islands

Fair · 4/5

Approximate area — exact dive location unconfirmed; conditions reflect the general vicinity

Fair4/5

Some chop right now — best window today 7 AM–5 PM.

Wind11 kn ENE

Current~0.4 kn SW · model

Swell

0.3 m · 3s · E

Water

29 °C

Max depth

Not confirmed

Conditions through the day

6 AM6 PM

Calmest current near slack — 02:45 & 15:45 local

Sunrise 06:25 · Sunset 17:43 local

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Tide · local

Outlook — select a day for full conditions

On-face swell 0.4 m — the component of the swell aimed at this site’s exposed face. Strong-current reef: plan a drift and enter near the slack windows above. Current is a regional model value (Copernicus, ~9 km grid) — a guide to the area, not a precise reef measurement. Imagery © Esri · not depth or visibility.

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Marine forecast via Copernicus Marine. Score is a rule-based guide from swell/wind vs. the site's exposure — always dive your own assessment.

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About this site

Bloody Bay Wall is a wall dive site located off Little Cayman in the Cayman Islands, reached by a short boat ride of just minutes from shore. It is widely regarded as one of the most iconic wall dives in the Caribbean, distinguished by its pristine, largely undisturbed coral formations.

The wall's terrain is defined by a sheer vertical drop-off that plunges thousands of feet into deep water. The face of the wall is densely covered in sponges and corals at every depth, and dramatic overhangs are found on the deeper sections. A shallow reef sits at the top of the drop-off, giving divers the option to stay near the edge or explore further down.

Conditions at Bloody Bay Wall are consistently favourable: visibility frequently exceeds 100 feet (30 metres), and currents are minimal, which keeps the site comfortable across a wide range of dive profiles. Access is by boat, with moorings available close to the site.

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