Phillips Dive Pier
Protected Area
Hatibonico
Why dive here
With 483+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, bull sharks, eagle rays, humpback whales and nurse sharks - Phillips Dive Pier offers some of Jardines de la Reina's richest reef diving. Water ranges 25-32°C, warmest July, August, September.
Okay, so Phillips Dive Pier isn't exactly a roaring wall dive, but it's got its own quiet charm, especially if you like exploring the smaller stuff. We’re talking about a max depth of around 14 meters, with a mix of grass beds and coral patches. You'll find yourself slowly finning over the sandy bottom, spotting things like Pearlfish or those quirky Shortnose Batfish, which always make us smile. Keep an eye out for Coney darting between the coral heads, and we've often seen groups of French Grunts huddled together. It’s a gentle dive, good for taking your time and really observing the smaller creatures that often get overlooked on the flashier sites.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Phillips Dive Pier
Phillips Dive Pier Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Phillips Dive Pier, 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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