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    Salon Maravilloso dive site
    María la Gorda, Cuba
    Punta Francés

    Salon Maravilloso

    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 - Salon Maravilloso 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

    Salon Maravilloso offers divers a chance to explore some dramatic coral formations just off María la Gorda. We’ve found good numbers of snapper and grunts schooling around the reef, with plenty of small reef fish darting between the crevices. It’s a solid choice for a relaxing dive, well-suited for those looking for an easy-going exploration without strong currents. Expect typical Caribbean reef life here.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Salon Maravilloso

    Salon Maravilloso Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Salon Maravilloso, 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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