NYLEVE
Protected Area
Cayo Guajaba
Why dive here
With 483+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, bull sharks, eagle rays, humpback whales and nurse sharks - NYLEVE offers some of Jardines de la Reina's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 25-32°C, warmest July, August, September.
We love Nyleve for its sheer accessibility and how much life has claimed it. This isn't a deep dive, just 4m at its maximum, but that's precisely its charm. The motor vessel, sunk back in '69, stretches almost 50 meters, and its hull and superstructure are still very much present, inviting you to explore. Sunlight just pours over everything here, illuminating the wreck in a way that deeper sites can't match. Our favourite part is swimming through the superstructure. You'll find schools of snapper darting in and out of the openings, and the occasional nurse shark might be snoozing under a ledge. We've seen eagle rays glide past on a few occasions, too, especially in the late morning. It’s a photographer's dream for wide-angle shots with that lovely ambient light. Nyleve is perfect for a relaxed dive, a second dive of the day, or for anyone who just wants to spend some quality time exploring a shallow, lively wreck.
Typical NYLEVE Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for NYLEVE
NYLEVE Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for NYLEVE, 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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