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Supports the 25 m visibility baseline, warm water, pristine corals, and one-operator, pre-booked access model.
Dive Spot Guide•
Kat’s Kables
Lagoon cable site with mantas, sharks, and dugong.
Local operator required
Access is normally arranged through the islands' only scuba operator, so pre-booking is essential.
A Cocos lagoon boat site with historic cable remnants, easy reef-and-wreck structure, and frequent manta, shark, barracuda, and dugong sightings.
About Kat’s Kables
Kat’s Kables is a Cocos lagoon boat dive built around historic communication cables and mixed reef-and-wreck structure. Regular manta rays, whitetip reef sharks, barracuda, and dugong sightings make it a standout on calm days.
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Research Estimate At Kat’s Kables
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 25m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Crowd / PopularityVery quiet
Where Is Kat’s Kables?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Kat’s Kables Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
16m - 25m
Depth Note
Published Cocos dive listings place the cable site in the lagoon at 16-25 m.
Best Season
Year-round
Typical Conditions
Clear tropical lagoon water, shallow-to-mid-depth terrain, and generally uncrowded boat diving.
Safety & Access At Kat’s Kables
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Entanglement risk
Safety Notes
Historic cable remnants make good buoyancy important. Keep clear of the anchor line, stay tidy around the cables, and follow the operator briefing for the day's entry and exit plan.
Access Restrictions
No independent access; pre-book through the local operator.
Legal Notes
Follow local operator briefing and Cocos lagoon guidance.
Local Intel For Kat’s Kables
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Key underwater feature is the old communication cables.
Wildlife at Kat’s Kables
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Kat’s Kables
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Kat’s Kables
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility25m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
