Labanderas Reef
Protected Area
Cayo Cruz
Why dive here
With 483+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, bull sharks, eagle rays, humpback whales and nurse sharks - Labanderas Reef offers some of Jardines de la Reina's richest reef diving. Water ranges 25-32°C, warmest July, August, September.
Labanderas Reef gives you a good feel for Jardines de la Reina's healthy reefs. We typically see sharks patrolling the wall here, often reef sharks and sometimes silkies. The coral formations are solid, healthy, and provide plenty of shelter for smaller reef fish. It’s a reliable dive for anyone wanting a classic Caribbean reef experience.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Labanderas Reef
Labanderas Reef Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Labanderas Reef, 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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