Horizon Divers is a premier dive and snorkel operator in the remote Cocos (Keeling) Islands, a tropical atoll in the Indian Ocean. They run guided snorkelling tours across the turquoise lagoon and to the world-renowned Direction Island 'The Rip' — a dramatic channel where currents sweep over pristine coral gardens. With average visibility of 25 metres, warm crystalline waters, and shallow reef terrain, this spot offers uncrowded access to hard and soft coral bommies, making it a top-tier snorkelling destination in one of Australia's most isolated island outposts.
Horizon Divers
IntermediateMAYBE
MAYBE
Fair. Experienced snorkellers only.
Showing last known conditions
Wave Height 0.8 mSwell Period 12 sWind Speed 13 knPrecipitation 14 mmTidal Phase slack
Last evaluated
The spot
Community-maintained
Community contribution: submitted by Daniel
Know before you go
Logged by the community, confirmed by mods
Moderate risk: Tidal Current at The Rip
Strong tidal currents can sweep through the Direction Island channel ('The Rip'), pushing snorkellers away from the reef. Only experienced swimmers should snorkel here without a guide.
Low risk: Sharp Coral
Sharp coral heads and bommies are present in shallow lagoon reefs. Contact can cause cuts and abrasions.
Low risk: Stingers / Box Jellyfish
Marine stingers (box jellyfish) may be present during the warmer months.
Low risk: Remote Location - Limited Medical Facilities
The remote location means medical facilities are limited. West Island has a small clinic, but serious emergencies require evacuation.
Wildlife Guide
No wildlife notes for this spot yet.
Gallery
Be the first to share a photo
No photos yet — yours could be the first.
Photos are reviewed by moderators before they appear.
Getting in
Snorkel tour
Entry
Horizon Divers operates guided snorkel and dive tours from the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, accessible via Virgin Australia flights from Perth to West Island. Tours depart from the Home Island or West Island jetties.
Parking & facilities
Parking is available near the West Island jetty and at the airport rental car lots. Limited street parking on Home Island near the ferry dock.
Spot Map
Community
Trust
Is this spot real, accurate, still loved?
Nearby spots
No nearby spots yet.
Needs verification
Quick verify
One tap helps the community keep this spot honest.
About this data
- Conditions last evaluated
- Spot data last updated
- Data sources
- Open-Meteo (marine & weather conditions), tide predictions via UTide, community contributors (descriptions, hazards, marine life).
- License
- Spot content licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. How's the Spot is open source.
Weather & swell ┬╖ Open-Meteo marine & weather APIs Tides ┬╖ UTide harmonic analysis Sea & safety ┬╖ community reports