

Best for advanced divers, 12-33m, boat entry, moderate current.
Lobster Rock is a deep reef site located off Cocos Island, Costa Rica, requiring boat access. The topography ranges from 12 to 33 metres, with an average depth of 20 metres. Divers encounter moderate currents and frequent thermoclines that can cause abrupt temperature drops. Marine life includes Whitetip Reef sharks, Panamic Green Morays, Yellow-edged Morays, and Spiny Lobsters. Wrasses are common, alongside various reef fish such as Pacific Trumpetfish, pufferfish, triggerfish, groupers, and Redlip Parrotfish. Due to surge, sharp coral, and strong currents, this site is strictly for advanced divers. Visibility typically ranges between 15 and 30 metres. Guided tours are strongly recommended to navigate the shifting current patterns around the rock.
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Thermoclines at depth can be abrupt, so monitor your bottom time carefully and do not let the warm surface temperatures mislead you about what you will meet below 20 metres. Guided tours run from the dive shop on site and are strongly recommended given the current patterns, which shift with tide and can funnel hard around the rock.
Accessible via liveaboard.
Recorded at this site
Depth
12-33m
Visibility
15-30m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
25-28°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
60 min
Best Time
Year-round
Divers regularly encounter Whitetip Reef sharks, Panamic Green Morays, Yellow-edged Morays, and Spiny Lobsters. Other species include wrasses, Pacific Trumpetfish, pufferfish, triggerfish, groupers, Redlip Parrotfish, Spotted Boxfish, Guineafowl Puffer, bigeyes, and Yellowfin Surgeonfish.
No, Lobster Rock is intended for advanced divers only. The site features deep water, moderate currents, surge, and sharp coral, requiring strong buoyancy control and experience with current-diving.
The reef ranges from 12 to 33 metres, with an average depth of 20 metres.
This is a boat-access only site. A boat is required to reach the location, which is situated 550 kilometres from shore.
Due to the depth of the reef and the presence of strong currents and surge, this site is designated for scuba diving rather than snorkelling.
Diving at Lobster Rock in Cocos Islands requires the following certifications: Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Lobster Rock in Cocos Islands. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Lobster Rock in Cocos Islands. Water temperatures range from 25°C to 28°C.
The best months to visit Lobster Rock 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.
Expect moderate currents at Lobster Rock in Cocos Islands. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Lobster Rock in Cocos Islands typically ranges from 15 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.