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Updated Oct 28, 2024Marine-park protection and strong fish stocks on the northwest corner.
Dive Spot Guide•
North West Point
North West Point wall dive with current, turtles, and morays
Local operator required
Boat access and current make local guide support the practical way to run this site.
Boat-access wall dive on Grand Cayman's northwest corner; expect exposed water, current swings, and a good fit for experienced wall divers.
About North West Point
North West Point is a dramatic boat dive on Grand Cayman's northwest corner, where the reef drops into open blue water and the top reef mixes sand patches, finger corals, and sponge-covered buttresses. Current often runs across the corner, so operators may run it as a drift when conditions are moving. It is best for experienced scuba divers who want a true wall profile and regular turtle, moray eel, and schooling-fish action.
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Research Estimate At North West Point
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 30m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
CurrentStrong current
Where Is North West Point?
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North West Point Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
18m - 30m
Depth Note
Mooring pin sits around 60 ft / 18 m; the wall drops quickly and nearby sections commonly work into the 90-100 ft / 27-30 m range.
Best Season
Year-round; the west side is leeward and usually diveable most months, with especially stable windows often from March to June.
Typical Conditions
Open-water corner with strong current potential, very good visibility, and a deep wall topped by coral buttresses and sand patches.
Safety & Access At North West Point
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Strong current
Safety Notes
Watch current, buoyancy, and gas on the wall edge; the site suits experienced divers who are comfortable with exposed blue-water profiles.
Access Restrictions
Best accessed by boat with a local operator; the open corner and current make casual shore entry impractical.
Legal Notes
The northwest corner sits in the marine park, where fishing restrictions protect the reef and support fish life.
Local Intel For North West Point
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Work the wall as it turns around the corner, keeping the blue on one side and the reef top on the other. When current is present, a drift profile makes the site more efficient and easier to manage.
Freediving
Not a primary freedive target. The wall, current, and depth make it much more suitable for scuba than breath-hold diving.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel-first site. The main payoff is below the surface on the wall and blue-water edge, not in shallow swim distance from shore.
Wildlife at North West Point
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Recent Logged Visits At North West Point
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Dive Spot Log Averages At North West Point
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility30m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
