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    Tunel del Amor dive site
    cave
    15-30m
    María la Gorda, Cuba
    Punta Francés

    Tunel del Amor

    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 - Tunel del Amor offers some of María la Gorda's richest cave 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
    CharacterCave dive · max 15-30m
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    Tunel del Amor offers a swim-through experience, perfect for divers comfortable in confined spaces. We often see schooling fish congregating near the entrances, with nurse sharks sometimes resting in deeper crevices. It’s a good choice for advanced open water divers looking for a straightforward cave dive without extreme depth or currents. The light play inside can be quite nice on a sunny day.

    Typical Tunel del Amor Dive Profile

    5m10m15mSafety Stop0m15m max~50 min estimated bottom time

    Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

    Safety Notes

    Overhead environment - never enter without proper cave/cavern training, redundant equipment, and a guideline.

    Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Tunel del Amor

    Tunel del Amor Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Tunel del Amor, 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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