El Ballenato
Protected Area
Cayo Largo
Why dive here
With 139+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, orcas, sea turtles, sperm whales and pufferfish - El Ballenato offers some of Isla de la Juventud's richest diving. Water ranges 26-30°C, warmest July, August, September.
El Ballenato, off Isla de la Juventud, offers a decent Caribbean dive. You'll find a series of small coral heads and some sandy patches, home to the usual reef fish like parrotfish and snapper, along with the occasional moray eel. Visibility is generally good here, making it a comfortable spot for divers looking for a relaxed experience without strong currents. It's a solid choice for a second dive of the day.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for El Ballenato
El Ballenato Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for El Ballenato, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (23.09, -81.45) (52km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
29°C
85°F · Range: 27.6–30.6°C
Air Temperature
28°C
82°F
Wind Speed
7.54 m/s
14.7 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1012.9 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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