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 25-32°C, warmest July, August, September.
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 Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (20.56, -77.48) (62km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
31°C
87°F · Range: 28.6–31.8°C
Current Speed
26.08 cm/s
Direction: W (274.4°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.035 mg/m³
Very clear (oligotrophic)
Salinity
36.14 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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