Bucanero
Protected Area
Siboney-Juticí
Why dive here
With 483+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, bull sharks, eagle rays, humpback whales and nurse sharks - Bucanero offers some of Jardines de la Reina's richest diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.
Bucanero in Jardines de la Reina is a solid Caribbean dive. You'll often find Caribbean reef sharks making lazy passes, and the resident goliath groupers are usually keen to check you out. It’s a good spot for divers looking for reliable shark encounters in a relaxed setting, without needing tricky navigation or deep profiles. Expect healthy corals and plenty of the usual reef fish.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Bucanero
Bucanero Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Bucanero, 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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