Viva Shallow
Protected Area
Punta Bayahibe
Why dive here
With 173+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, humpback whales, orcas, sea turtles and sperm whales - Viva Shallow offers some of Bayahibe & La Romana's richest reef diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.
Viva Shallow is a solid pick for newer divers in Bayahibe, a gentle site where you can really stretch out your bottom time. At a maximum depth of 10 metres, it’s all about relaxed exploration. We’ve drifted over healthy patches of brain coral here, spotting trumpetfish lurking and the occasional pufferfish puffing itself up in the sand. Visibility usually sits around 15 metres, which is plenty to watch the resident schools of grunts and snapper. It’s a great spot to fine-tune buoyancy without feeling rushed.
Typical Viva Shallow Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Viva Shallow
Viva Shallow Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Viva Shallow, 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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