María la Gorda, Cuba
    Punta Francés

    La Peguena Pared

    Best months: Jul–Nov

    Protected Area

    Punta Francés

    Why dive here

    With 109+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, oceanic whitetip sharks, sea turtles, sperm whales and manatees - La Peguena Pared offers some of María la Gorda's richest wall diving. Water ranges 27-31°C, warmest July, August, September.

    Best timeJul–Nov
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeBlue Sharks, Oceanic Whitetip Sharks, Sea Turtles, Sperm Whales and Manatees · 109+ species recorded
    Water27-31°C · warmest July, August, September
    CharacterWall dive
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    La Pequeña Pared, or "The Small Wall," gives you a taste of María la Gorda's signature wall diving without committing to the deeper drops. It’s a gentle introduction, really. You’ll find sponges and small gorgonians clinging to the rock face, and we've usually spotted schools of grunts tucked into the ledges. It’s a good choice for newer wall divers or those wanting a relaxed second dive.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for La Peguena Pared

    La Peguena Pared Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for La Peguena Pared, sourced from NOAA NDBC + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Yucatan Basin - 120 NM ESE of Cozumel, MX (228km away)

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    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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