Guardalavaca
Protected Area
Bahía de Naranjo
Why dive here
With 483+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, bull sharks, eagle rays, humpback whales and nurse sharks - Guardalavaca offers some of Jardines de la Reina's richest diving. Water ranges 25-32°C, warmest July, August, September.
Guardalavaca offers a gentle introduction to Jardines de la Reina. At 23 metres, it’s a calm site, good for less experienced divers looking to get comfortable. We’ve seen a decent variety of smaller reef fish here, along with the occasional nurse shark tucked under ledges. It's not a site that will blow your mind, but it’s a solid, easy dive.
Typical Guardalavaca Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 23m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Guardalavaca
Guardalavaca Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Guardalavaca, 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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