RIO DAMUJI
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 - RIO DAMUJI offers some of Isla de la Juventud's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 26-30°C, warmest July, August, September.
Rio Damuji, a sizable steamship, ran aground last summer and has since become a fixture of the Isla de la Juventud coastline. We’ve seen her hull slowly give way to the elements, particularly the port side, which is pretty battered. Despite the ongoing salvage work, the wreck itself is still impressive; nearly 100 meters long, even in just a meter of water, it offers a unique snorkel or very shallow dive. We like poking around the exposed superstructure and seeing how quickly damselfish and small wrasse have moved in among the twisted metal. It’s a great spot for photographers looking for an interesting subject that changes with every storm.
Typical RIO DAMUJI Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Nearest Dive Centres to RIO DAMUJI
Dive shops near RIO DAMUJI
MARLIN BARRACUDA
Atlantis Varadero
Jibacoa S.A.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for RIO DAMUJI
RIO DAMUJI Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for RIO DAMUJI, 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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