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Located off the southern coast of Grand Cayman, Eagle Ray Rock features spur-and-groove coral formations flanked by broad sand channels. The reef structure rises from a sandy seabed where spotted eagle rays frequently cruise against the gentle surge. Barrel sponges, sea fans, and boulder brain corals dominate the hard bottom, creating microhabitats for nurse sharks resting in undercuts and macro critters tucked into coral crevices.
Cruising spotted eagle rays gliding across the open sand channels
Low-relief spur-and-groove coral structures with deep undercut ledges
Nurse sharks and green sea turtles resting along the reef fingers
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Diving is accessible year-round, with the calmest sea states on the south shore typically occurring when winds blow from the north during winter.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spotted Eagle RayAetobatus narinari | Common | ||||||||||||
| Southern StingrayHypanus americanus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Nurse SharkGinglymostoma cirratum | Common | ||||||||||||
| French AngelfishPomacanthus paru | Common | ||||||||||||
| Green Sea TurtleChelonia mydas | Common |
Marine forecast
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