Cayo Coco
Protected Area
Centro y Oeste de Cayo Coco
Why dive here
With 107+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, dolphins, humpback whales, manta rays and mobula rays (devil rays) - Cayo Coco offers some of Varadero's richest diving. Water ranges 25-31°C, warmest July, August, September.
Cayo Coco, off Varadero, is a shallow dive, perfect for those just starting out. You’ll find brain corals and some scattered gorgonians, with the usual suspects like grunts and snapper darting about. At 16 metres, it’s an easy, relaxed exploration, a decent first dip for new divers getting comfortable with their buoyancy. We’d suggest it for an afternoon boat dive, after you've completed your theory.
Typical Cayo Coco Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Cayo Coco
Cayo Coco Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Cayo Coco, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (22.64, -79.18) (29km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
30°C
85°F · Range: 26.9–31.2°C
Air Temperature
28°C
82°F
Wind Speed
8.43 m/s
16.4 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1013.5 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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