La Morena
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) - La Morena offers some of Varadero's richest diving. Water ranges 25-31°C, warmest July, August, September.
La Morena is a decent spot just off Varadero, easy enough for newer divers with a maximum depth of 16 meters. You’ll find a sandy bottom with scattered coral patches, home to typical Caribbean reef fish – sergeant majors, snapper, and the occasional parrotfish. It’s a relaxed dive, good for getting comfortable underwater or for a leisurely afternoon outing when you're in the area.
Typical La Morena 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 La Morena
La Morena Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for La Morena, 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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