Español/Borracho
Protected Area
Cayo Santa María
Why dive here
With 107+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, dolphins, humpback whales, manta rays and mobula rays (devil rays) - Español/Borracho offers some of Varadero's richest diving. Water sits around 26°C.
Español/Borracho is a relaxed shallow dive in Varadero, perfect for those new to the sport. Down at 15 metres, you'll likely spot a few snapper and grunt sheltering among the scattered coral heads. It's a gentle introduction to Caribbean diving, with calm conditions most days. We'd suggest it for training dives or an easy afternoon bob around.
Typical Español/Borracho 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 Español/Borracho
Español/Borracho Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Español/Borracho, sourced from NOAA buoy data - nearest station: Open-Meteo grid (23.22, -81.17) (0km away)
August Averages
Sea Temperature
26.12°C
79°F
Air Temperature
28.84°C
84°F
Wind Speed
7.9 m/s
15.4 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1015 hPa
Based on 5 years of monitoring data · Data sources: NOAA NDBC
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