Cayo Largo
Protected Area
Cayo Largo
Why dive here
With 139+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, orcas, sea turtles, sperm whales and pufferfish - Cayo Largo offers some of Isla de la Juventud's richest diving. Water sits around 27°C.
Cayo Largo, off Isla de la Juventud, is a straightforward dive for beginners. The reef sits at a consistent 17 meters, making it easy to manage. You'll likely spot smaller reef fish and some colourful corals here. It's a good spot for a relaxed introduction to Cuban diving, without strong currents or tricky navigation.
Typical Cayo Largo Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Cayo Largo
Cayo Largo Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Cayo Largo, sourced from NOAA buoy data - nearest station: Open-Meteo grid (21.98, -81.7) (0km away)
August Averages
Sea Temperature
26.8°C
80°F
Air Temperature
29.07°C
84°F
Wind Speed
7.1 m/s
13.8 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1014.5 hPa
Based on 5 years of monitoring data · Data sources: NOAA NDBC
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