Bayahibe & La Romana, Dominican Republic
    La Caleta

    Gorgonia Boca Chica

    Best months: Dec–Apr

    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 - Gorgonia Boca Chica offers some of Bayahibe & La Romana's richest diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.

    Best timeDec–Apr
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeBarracuda, Humpback Whales, Orcas, Sea Turtles and Sperm Whales · 173+ species recorded
    Water27-30°C · warmest August, September, October
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Gorgonia Boca Chica, a quick 15-minute boat ride from the shore, sits at a comfortable maximum depth of 24 meters, making it a good spot for a relaxed dive. We've often found average visibility here around 22 meters, giving you a decent view of the reef's character. The site itself is full of crevices, which we enjoy exploring for the critters tucked away inside. Keep an eye out for the yellowhead jawfish peeking from their burrows and the orangespotted filefish drifting by; we also regularly spot schools of grunt and the occasional barracuda cruising past. It's a solid choice for a casual dive without too much fuss.

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    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Gorgonia Boca Chica

    Gorgonia Boca Chica Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Gorgonia Boca Chica, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (18.43, -69.32) (24km away)

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    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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