

Best for advanced divers, 25-40m, boat entry, strong current.
Bajo Alcyone is a deep-water pinnacle located off Cocos Island, Costa Rica. This advanced dive site features a reef structure with working depths between 25 and 40 metres, averaging 30 metres. Divers must access the site via boat, as it is located 550 kilometres from shore. Conditions are challenging, characterised by strong currents and visibility ranging from 15 to 35 metres. Thermoclines are common, particularly during the wet season, causing abrupt temperature drops. Due to the depth and current, this site requires precise gas management and buoyancy control. Divers should time their descent for slack water or the early push of current to manage bottom time effectively.
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Time your descent to hit the pinnacle at slack water or the early push of current, as the full force makes working the structure at depth genuinely punishing on bottom time. Monitor your computer closely for thermocline-driven temperature drops, which can be abrupt and significant at this site.
Accessible via liveaboard.
Recorded at this site
Depth
25-40m
Visibility
15-35m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
24-27°C
Current
Strong
Typical Dive
50 min
Best Time
Year-round
This site is for advanced divers only due to the depth, strong currents, and challenging conditions.
Working depths at the pinnacle range from 25 to 40 metres, with an average depth of 30 metres.
Boat access is required to reach this site, which is located 550 kilometres from shore.
No, this is a deep-water pinnacle dive site intended for advanced scuba divers.
Water temperatures range from 24C to 27C, though thermoclines can cause significant and abrupt temperature drops.
Diving at Bajo Alcyone in Cocos Islands requires the following certifications: Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Bajo Alcyone in Cocos Islands. Water temperatures range from 24°C to 27°C.
The best months to visit Bajo Alcyone in Cocos Islands are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Divers at Bajo Alcyone in Cocos Islands should be aware of sharks. These encounters are generally rare and avoidable with proper awareness. Follow local safety guidance and maintain a respectful distance from all marine life.