Official tourism planner for 25 m visibility, pristine corals, warm water, and the one-operator capacity model.
Shallow reef top with a steep blue-water drop-off.
Shallow reef top with a steep blue-water drop-off.
Access is arranged through the island's exclusive scuba operator, so pre-booking is essential.
Kellys Patch is a Cocos reef dive with a narrow shallow top and a steep eastern drop-off into blue water. The site is usually dived in the summer months and rewards divers who are happy scanning the blue for passing pelagics.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Depth Note
Public sources describe a narrow shallow reef top that drops quickly on the eastern side; no conservative numeric range surfaced.
Best Season
Summer months
Typical Conditions
Narrow shallow reef top, steep eastern drop-off, and blue-water pelagic scanning.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Keep depth awareness tight at the eastern drop-off and stay alert in the blue when scanning for passing pelagics.
Access Restrictions
Usually dived in the summer months; book through the local operator.
Legal Notes
Follow the local operator briefing and marine-park rules.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
The dive follows a shallow reef top that drops steeply into deeper water on the eastern side.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Official tourism planner for 25 m visibility, pristine corals, warm water, and the one-operator capacity model.
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