Maria
Protected Area
Delta del Agabama
Why dive here
With 107+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, dolphins, humpback whales, manta rays and mobula rays (devil rays) - Maria offers some of Varadero's richest diving. Water ranges 25-31°C, warmest July, August, September.
Maria offers a straightforward dive, typical of Varadero's inshore sites. We often see smaller reef fish darting amongst scattered coral heads and sponges. It’s a good spot for newer divers looking for a relaxed experience, or for a second dive of the day when you're not chasing big pelagics. Visibility here can vary, but usually holds around 15 metres.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Maria
Maria Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Maria, 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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