Frank's Reef (Smith Cove)

Cayman Islands

Frank's Reef (Smith Cove)

5–20 mMax Depth
boatEntry
22Species

Conditions Summary

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Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

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Year-round

Peak month

Aug 29.7°

Jan26.9°
Feb26.6°
Mar26.7°
Apr27.3°
May28.1°
Jun28.6°
Jul29.2°
Aug29.7°
Sep29.7°
Oct29.2°
Nov28.4°
Dec27.6°
Current: mild
Typical visibility: 25 m

Historical planning data from the recorded site profile. Water temperature and conditions can vary by day, depth, and weather; confirm current conditions with a local operator.

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Dive Types

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Data source & current conditions

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Questions to ask a local operator

  • What are today's current, visibility, entry, and exit conditions?
  • Does the planned route stay within my certification and recent experience?
  • Are there local permits, conservation rules, or equipment requirements?

Common Species

12 km · nearby observations
Yellowtail damselfish
Microspathodon chrysurus
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Blackbar soldierfish
Myripristis jacobus
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Bladed fire coral
Millepora complanata
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Brazil reef octopus
Octopus insularis
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Chain moray
Echidna catenata
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Christmas tree worm
Spirobranchus giganteus
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Green moray
Gymnothorax funebris
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Imbricata atlantic hawksbill
Eretmochelys imbricata
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Lettuce slug
Elysia crispata
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Mountainous star coral
Orbicella faveolata
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Pempherid
Pempheris schomburgkii
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Queen conch shell
Aliger gigas
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These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
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Photos

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