Almendra
Protected Area
La Caleta
Why dive here
With 173+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, humpback whales, orcas, sea turtles and sperm whales - Almendra offers some of Bayahibe & La Romana's richest cenote diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.
Almendra gives you a good feel for Bayahibe's underwater topography, starting with a gentle slope before dropping into a wall dive. We've often found it a solid choice for an afternoon dive, particularly if you’re looking to practice buoyancy or just enjoy a relaxed swim. Keep an eye out for yellowhead jawfish peeking from their burrows and plenty of French grunts schooling along the reef. It’s a site that works well for newer divers, with a maximum depth of 23 meters and typically calm conditions.
Safety Notes
Overhead environment - never enter without proper cave/cavern training, redundant equipment, and a guideline.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Almendra
Almendra Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Almendra, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (18.43, -69.32) (24km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
30°C
87°F · Range: 28.9–31°C
Air Temperature
27°C
81°F
Wind Speed
3.91 m/s
7.6 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1012.7 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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