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Dive Spot Guide•
Coconut Gun Point
Historic reef point with gullies and coral gardens.
Local operator required
Cocos Dive is the island's dive operator, so pre-booking is the practical way to get on site.
Remote Cocos atoll dive with easy reef structure, coral gardens, and operator-led access that works best on calm, settled days.
About Coconut Gun Point
Coconut Gun Point is a textured reef point on Horsburgh Island with gullies, ridges, and historic guns above the site. The coral garden gives newer divers an easy profile while still offering enough structure, colour, and reef life for repeat passes.
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Research Estimate At Coconut Gun Point
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 25m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityVery quiet
Where Is Coconut Gun Point?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Coconut Gun Point Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Depth Note
No conservative numeric depth range is set for Coconut Gun Point; treat it as a reef dive and confirm the day's profile in the operator briefing.
Best Season
Year-round, with the calmest windows on settled, low-wind days.
Typical Conditions
Warm tropical water, clear visibility, and generally calm atoll conditions; wind and tide can still shift the feel.
Safety & Access At Coconut Gun Point
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Sharp coral
Safety Notes
Keep buoyancy clean around the coral edges, confirm the day's weather window, and follow the operator briefing before committing to the dive.
Access Restrictions
Advance booking is recommended because the islands run through a single dive operator and spaces are limited.
Legal Notes
Follow Cocos Keeling Islands Marine Park guidance and the local operator briefing.
Local Intel For Coconut Gun Point
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
An easy reef point with enough coral relief and terrain variation to keep a patient diver interested beyond the first pass.
Wildlife at Coconut Gun Point
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Coconut Gun Point
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Coconut Gun Point
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility25m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
