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Official Cayman moorings map with Castle Wall coordinates and listed depth.
Dive Spot Guide•
Castle Wall
Castle Wall is a moored wall dive on Grand Cayman's North Shore.
Local operator required
Access is typically via local Grand Cayman boat operators on the North Shore.
A North Shore wall site with easy boat access, clear water, and regular eagle ray, turtle, and shark sightings.
About Castle Wall
Castle Wall is a moored North Shore wall dive in Grand Cayman with clear water, steep coral relief, and an easy boat setup. The site is known for eagle rays, loggerhead turtles, nurse sharks, barracuda, and reef sharks moving along the wall, with sponges and coral heads adding color to the drop-off. It works well for scenic wall diving when the sea is calm.
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Research Estimate At Castle Wall
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 30m
AccessSimple entry
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityModerate
CurrentLight current
SurgeLight surge
Where Is Castle Wall?
Community sourced coordinates.
Castle Wall Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
20m
Depth Note
Public moorings list Castle Wall at 65 ft (about 20 m) on the North Shore wall; the wall continues much deeper offshore.
Best Season
Year-round, especially May through July.
Typical Conditions
Clear warm water, a steep wall profile, and calmer seas in summer; surface conditions can be less forgiving when the North Shore is windy.
Safety & Access At Castle Wall
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Boat traffic
Safety Notes
Keep buoyancy tight on the wall, watch for changing current, and give surface traffic and wildlife plenty of space.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; plan around weather and the operator's mooring conditions.
Legal Notes
Follow Cayman marine and mooring rules, and avoid contact with coral or wildlife.
Local Intel For Castle Wall
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Moored wall dive with a steep drop-off, clear water, and regular big-animal passes along the reef edge.
Freediving
Not a primary freedive site; the wall profile and boat access make scuba the better fit.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is limited to very calm surface conditions and is not the main use case.
Wildlife at Castle Wall
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Castle Wall
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Castle Wall
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility30m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
