Cayo Felipe el Grande
Protected Area
Los Caimanes
Why dive here
With 483+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, bull sharks, eagle rays, humpback whales and nurse sharks - Cayo Felipe el Grande offers some of Jardines de la Reina's richest diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.
Cayo Felipe el Grande is a solid choice for those looking to experience the classic Jardines de la Reina wall dive. Expect healthy hard corals clinging to the drop-off, where we've often seen Caribbean reef sharks patrolling the blue. It’s a good spot for intermediate divers comfortable with depths, as the real action tends to be along the edge. Keep an eye out for schooling jacks too.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Cayo Felipe el Grande
Cayo Felipe el Grande Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Cayo Felipe el Grande, 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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