María la Gorda, Cuba
    Punta Francés

    Paraiso de Muke

    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 - Paraiso de Muke offers some of María la Gorda's richest muck 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
    CharacterMuck dive
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    Paraiso de Muke offers a different kind of dive for María la Gorda. This is a muck site, so expect to slow down and really look for the smaller stuff in the mud, rather than big reef scenes. It’s perfect for macro photographers or divers who appreciate the hunt for critters. Think blennies, gobies, and maybe some pipefish if you’re lucky.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Paraiso de Muke

    Paraiso de Muke Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Paraiso de Muke, 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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