María la Gorda, Cuba
    Punta Francés

    Reino Magico

    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 - Reino Magico offers some of María la Gorda's richest 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
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    Reino Magico, near María la Gorda, offers a relaxed dive into the Caribbean's gentle embrace. You'll find a wall dropping down to around 20 meters, punctuated by small caves and swim-throughs. It's a good spot for spotting snapper, grunts, and the occasional turtle, making it suitable for newer divers or those looking for an easy afternoon. The visibility usually holds well, giving you time to poke around the overhangs.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Reino Magico

    Reino Magico Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Reino Magico, 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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