La Jaula II
Protected Area
Centro y Oeste de Cayo Coco
Why dive here
With 483+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, bull sharks, eagle rays, humpback whales and nurse sharks - La Jaula II offers some of Jardines de la Reina's richest wall diving. Water ranges 25-32°C, warmest July, August, September.
La Jaula II in Jardines de la Reina often delivers a solid Caribbean dive. Expect to cruise along a reef wall, keeping an eye out for patrolling reef sharks and the occasional goliath grouper. The coral formations here provide good shelter for smaller reef fish. It's a site that generally suits divers looking for a relaxed drift and consistent shark sightings.
Typical La Jaula II 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 20m - 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 La Jaula II
La Jaula II Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for La Jaula 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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