Picadilly
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 - Picadilly offers some of Bayahibe & La Romana's richest reef diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.
Picadilly sits in the calm lagoon just off Bayahibe, a quick boat ride from shore. It’s a solid spot for newer divers, or anyone looking for a relaxed bottom time without strong currents. The reef here, topping out around 20 metres, is home to a good mix of Caribbean regulars. We often spot French grunts huddled under ledges, groups of doctorfish grazing, and sometimes a shy hogfish or a spotted moray peeking out. The big barrel sponges are always worth a close look; we've even seen king crabs tucked inside on a lucky day. Visibility averages around 14 metres, which is perfectly fine for enjoying the smaller reef fish like yellowhead jawfish in the sand patches.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Picadilly
Picadilly Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Picadilly, 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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