El Acuario II
Protected Area
Los Caimanes
Why dive here
With 107+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, dolphins, humpback whales, manta rays and mobula rays (devil rays) - El Acuario II offers some of Varadero's richest diving. Water ranges 25-31°C, warmest July, August, September.
El Acuario II is one of Varadero’s main artificial reefs, a small cluster of concrete structures and tire piles dropped to create new habitat. While not the most natural looking dive, it does attract a decent crowd of reef fish. You'll often spot snapper, grunt, and small schooling fish flitting around the structures, making it a good spot for a relaxed shallow dive. It’s perfect if you’re looking for a simple, easy dive with reliable fish encounters.
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Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for El Acuario II
El Acuario II Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for El Acuario II, 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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