La Corona
Protected Area
Cayo Francés
Why dive here
With 107+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, dolphins, humpback whales, manta rays and mobula rays (devil rays) - La Corona offers some of Varadero's richest diving. Water ranges 25-31°C, warmest July, August, September.
La Corona in Varadero offers a relaxed dive suitable for newer divers or those looking for an easy day in the water. We typically see lots of smaller reef fish here, along with the occasional moray eel peeking from the corals. The conditions are usually calm, making it a good spot for building confidence or a simple afternoon drift.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for La Corona
La Corona Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for La Corona, 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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