Gabi
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 - Gabi offers some of Bayahibe & La Romana's richest cave diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.
Gabi is a good choice for a casual afternoon dive out of Bayahibe, about a 10-minute boat ride. We’ve found it reliably offers up a decent reef experience, particularly if you’re newer to diving or just looking for something relaxed. The maximum depth comes in at 21m, making it comfortable for extended bottom times. Expect to see plenty of reef fish, we often spot grunts and parrotfish, along with the occasional hawksbill turtle cruising by. Keep an eye out for yellowhead jawfish peeking from their burrows in the sand patches between the coral blocks. Visibility averages around 14m, which is perfectly adequate for enjoying the fan corals.
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 Gabi
Gabi Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Gabi, 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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