Black Coral I and II
Protected Area
Jardines de la Reina
Why dive here
With 483+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, bull sharks, eagle rays, humpback whales and nurse sharks - Black Coral I and II offers some of Jardines de la Reina's richest reef diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.
Black Coral I and II are the shark spots in Jardines de la Reina, and they rarely disappoint. We often see silvertips and Caribbean reef sharks here, sometimes in significant numbers. The top of the reef sits around 25m, then slopes deeper, a nice backdrop for the show. These sharks are curious rather than aggressive, though we always suggest keeping hands tucked in, just to avoid any confusion. If you’re looking for a close-up shark encounter in the Caribbean, these sites deliver a reliably engaging dive.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Black Coral I and II
Black Coral I and II Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Black Coral I and II, sourced from Copernicus Marine satellite data
August Averages
Sea Temperature
30.16°C
86°F
Current Speed
6.08 cm/s
Direction: W (260.5°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.032 mg/m³
Very clear (oligotrophic)
Salinity
36.36 PSU
Data sources: Copernicus Marine Service (EU)
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