

Best for intermediate divers, 10-15m, boat entry, moderate current.
Silverado is a pinnacle and reef site located off Cocos Island, Costa Rica, offering depths between 10 and 15 metres. Accessible only by boat, this site features a moderate current that requires careful navigation around the pinnacle structure. Visibility varies significantly from 5 to 30 metres. Divers may encounter species including wrasses, yellow-edged morays, whitetip reef sharks, Panamic green morays, guineafowl puffers, Pacific trumpetfish, spotted boxfish, groupers, redlip parrotfish, triggerfish, spiny lobsters, sea stars, and combers. Water temperatures remain warm, ranging from 27 to 30 degrees Celsius. Due to the moderate current and potential for shifting directions, this site is best suited for intermediate divers.
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The cleaning station is manned by rainbow wrasse, which primarily clean silvertip sharks rather than hammerhead sharks.
Located in the northeast corner of Cocos Island, accessible by boat from Chatham Bay.
Recorded at this site
Depth
10-15m
Visibility
5-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
27-30°C
Current
Moderate
Best Time
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Dec
Divers regularly encounter wrasses, yellow-edged morays, whitetip reef sharks, Panamic green morays, guineafowl puffers, Pacific trumpetfish, spotted boxfish, groupers, redlip parrotfish, triggerfish, spiny lobsters, sea stars, and combers.
No, Silverado is rated for intermediate divers due to the presence of moderate currents that can shift direction.
The site depth ranges from 10 to 15 metres, with an average depth of 13 metres.
Silverado is a boat-only dive site located 550 kilometres from shore.
While the site is a pinnacle and reef, it is primarily designated as a dive site for intermediate divers due to the depth and current conditions.
Diving at Silverado in Cocos Islands requires the following certifications: Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Silverado in Cocos Islands. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit Silverado in Cocos Islands are January, February, March, April, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Divers at Silverado 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.
Expect moderate currents at Silverado in Cocos Islands. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Silverado in Cocos Islands typically ranges from 5 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.