Gorgonia Boca Chica
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.
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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Conditions
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)
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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