El Encanto
Protected Area
Guanahacabibes
Why dive here
With 109+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, oceanic whitetip sharks, sea turtles, sperm whales and manatees - El Encanto offers some of María la Gorda's richest diving. Water ranges 27-31°C, warmest July, August, September.
El Encanto offers a straightforward dive in María la Gorda. You'll navigate through a series of small canyons and overhangs, keeping an eye out for schooling snapper and the occasional nurse shark tucked away. It's generally a calm site, making it a good option for those looking for a relaxed exploration rather than a challenging drift. We'd suggest it for divers who appreciate interesting rock formations and Caribbean reef residents without needing a big current fix.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for El Encanto
El Encanto Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for El Encanto, sourced from NOAA NDBC + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Yucatan Basin - 120 NM ESE of Cozumel, MX (228km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
30°C
86°F · Range: 28.7–32.3°C
Air Temperature
29°C
84°F
Current Speed
5 cm/s
Direction: NW (306.9°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.161 mg/m³
Clear water
Salinity
36.21 PSU
Wave Height
1.1m
6.7s period
Wind Speed
5.5 m/s
10.7 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1010.7 hPa
Visibility
24.1 nmi
Based on 5 years of monitoring data · Data sources: NOAA NDBC + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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