

Best for beginner divers, 4-30m, boat entry, mild current.
Windsock is a gentle reef dive located off Little Cayman, suitable for beginner divers. The site features depths ranging from 4 to 30 metres, with an average depth of 12 metres. Divers experience mild currents and visibility typically between 20 and 40 metres. Water temperatures remain warm, fluctuating between 27 and 30 degrees Celsius throughout the year. Access to this site requires a boat. Species recorded around this area include nurse sharks, French angelfish, green moray eels, Caribbean reef octopus, and Caribbean spiny lobster. Divers should maintain close contact with their team and monitor depth gauges carefully, particularly when exploring the wreck area between 15 and 21 metres.
19.65583, -80.10167
Book a guided tour through the local dive shop, as a guide will know exactly where the nurse sharks tend to rest and will point out camouflaged animals like the caribbean reef octopus that you would almost certainly swim past on your own.
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Recorded at this site
Depth
4-30m
Visibility
20-40m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
27-30°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
Best Time
Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
Species recorded around this area include nurse sharks, French angelfish, green moray eels, Caribbean reef octopus, and Caribbean spiny lobster.
Yes, Windsock is a gentle reef dive that works well for newly certified divers.
Depths range from 4 to 30 metres, with an average depth of 12 metres.
Windsock requires boat access.
While the site is a reef dive, the shallow sections starting at 4 metres may be accessible for snorkelling depending on boat charter arrangements.
Diving at Windsock in Little Cayman requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Windsock in Little Cayman. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Windsock in Little Cayman. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit Windsock in Little Cayman are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, and November. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Windsock in Little Cayman typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Windsock in Little Cayman typically ranges from 20 metres to 40 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.