Playa El Coral
Protected Area
Laguna de Maya
Why dive here
With 139+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, orcas, sea turtles, sperm whales and pufferfish - Playa El Coral offers some of Isla de la Juventud's richest reef diving. Water ranges 26-30°C, warmest July, August, September.
Playa El Coral offers a straightforward Caribbean reef dive. You'll find a decent scattering of hard corals and sponges, with the usual reef fish cruising about. It's a relaxed spot, good for those looking for a relatively easy dive without strong currents. We’d suggest it for divers who appreciate a quiet, uncrowded experience.
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MARLIN BARRACUDA
Atlantis Varadero
Jibacoa S.A.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Playa El Coral
Playa El Coral Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Playa El Coral, 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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