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Fan Wall
Wall-and-reef site with sea fans and a cave option.
ScubaBoat EntryExpert
CaveWall
Local operator required
Cocos Dive is the island's dive operator, so pre-booking is the practical way to get on site.
Cocos wall site with a shallow reef top, deeper sea-fan section, and a cave option that rewards experienced divers.
About Fan Wall
Fan Wall is a Cocos reef-and-wall dive with a manageable reef top, deeper sea-fan sections, and a cave option that rewards experienced divers on the drop-off side.
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Research Estimate At Fan Wall
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VisibilityVisibility: 25m
AccessModerate entry effort
Coral HealthHealthy coral
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CrowdedModerate
Where Is Fan Wall?
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Fan Wall Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
Up to 40m
Depth Note
Reef top is described as shallower than 20 m, with an expert-level wall section reaching 40 m.
Best Season
Year-round, with the calmest windows on settled days.
Typical Conditions
A popular reef-and-wall profile with a shallow top section and more committed diving as you move deeper.
Safety & Access At Fan Wall
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Overhead environmentDangerous wildlife
Safety Notes
A cave and deep wall section are described; appropriate training and planning for overhead environments and deeper profiles is needed. Sharks may be encountered, and a thresher shark is mentioned as a rare sighting in deeper water.
Access Restrictions
Best on settled days; the cave and deeper wall suit divers with overhead and depth comfort.
Legal Notes
Follow Cocos Keeling Islands Marine Park guidance and the local operator briefing.
Local Intel For Fan Wall
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba
All levels can enjoy the shallower reef area; experienced divers can swim out into open water, and expert divers can descend the wall to around 40 m to explore fans and a cave.
Freedive
Not a freedive site; the wall and cave section make this a scuba-first dive.
Snorkel
Not a snorkel site; the deeper wall and cave are for scuba divers only.
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Wildlife at Fan Wall
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Recent Logged Visits At Fan Wall
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Dive Spot Log Averages At Fan Wall
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Conditions
Avg. Visibility25m
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Fan Wall Guide - Frequently Asked Questions
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Fan Wall Guide - Sources and Updates
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Research Sources
cocoskeelingislands.com.au · Official Tourism
Supports 25m visibility, warm water, and broad marine-life expectations for the atoll.
underwater.com.au · Dive Directory
Lists Fan Wall alongside Aquarium as a popular gorgonian-fan dive with strong reef appeal.
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