Wafer Bay

Cocos Islands, Costa Rica

Depth

Visibility

13m - 38m

Entry

Boat

Experience Level

Beginner

Wafer Bay

Cocos Islands, Costa Rica

Depth

Visibility

13m - 38m

Entry

Boat

Experience Level

Beginner

About Wafer Bay

This scuba dive is located at Wafer Bay and consist of various rock formations as well as the remains of a German whaling vessel which sunk here in the 1950s.This dive also offers an interesting night dive

Wafer Bay Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Night, Wreck

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

—

Visibility Range

13m – 38m

Experience Level

Beginner

Best Gas Mix

—

CNS Load (30 min)

—

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Marine Life

Various

Weather Conditions

Water Temperature ℃

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Location

Dive Site Hazards

Landmark Misidentification — Familiar sites can become unrecognisable at night.
Light-Induced Tunnel Vision — Focused light beams reduce peripheral awareness.
Depth Perception Errors — Reduced ambient light increases depth perception mistakes.

Deceptive Entry Openings — Openings may become restrictive inside due to angle, collapse, or corrosion.

Surge-Induced Internal Silt Shift — Internal surge can move silt and debris without direct contact.

Partial Overhead Environment — Many wrecks limit direct ascent even without full penetration.

Fine Rust Particle Silt-Out — Disturbed rust particles can rapidly reduce visibility.

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