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Spanish Eyes
Boat-access reef and wall dive with sharks, coral, and a deep option
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Remote Cocos boat dive off Home Island; best on calm days, with a shallow reef top, coral wall, and deeper route for experienced divers.
About Spanish Eyes
Spanish Eyes is a boat-access reef-and-wall dive off the southern and eastern side of Home Island in the Cocos (Keeling) Islands. On calm days it offers a shallow reef top, strong hard and soft coral, and a deeper wall section that suits experienced divers looking for a classic calm-window boat day in remote island water.
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Research Estimate At Spanish Eyes
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VisibilityVisibility: 25m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralPristine, vibrant coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Crowd / PopularityFew visitors
CurrentLight current
SurgeLight surge
Where Is Spanish Eyes?
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Spanish Eyes Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
12m - 40m
Depth Note
Shallow reef top at 12 m; the wall drops to 40 m+ and supports a deep bounce option for experienced divers.
Best Season
Summer and calm winter trade-wind windows
Typical Conditions
Calm-day boat dive with a shallow reef top, excellent coral, and a deeper wall route; wind is the main limiter.
Safety & Access At Spanish Eyes
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Dangerous wildlifeRestricted access
Safety Notes
Treat the deep bounce option as advanced; keep your profile conservative, and respect wind and sea-state limits before committing.
Access Restrictions
Only diveable in summer or when winter trade winds drop below about 10 knots.
Legal Notes
No permit is listed.
Local Intel For Spanish Eyes
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Shallow reef top over a wall, with a deeper bounce option for experienced divers.
Freediving
Not a freedive target; the site is a boat-access scuba reef and wall dive with depth and exposure considerations.
Snorkeling
Best approached as a scuba dive; the shallow reef top is only part of the site.
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Exposure Profile at Spanish Eyes
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Dive Spot Log Averages At Spanish Eyes
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Avg. Visibility25m
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Spanish Eyes Guide - Sources and Updates
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Research Sources
cocoskeelingislands.com.au · Official Tourism
Official destination page with the site description, depth band, and calm-day guidance.
www.qantas.com · Independent
Independent destination article covering the site and island-level crowding context.
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