Bavaro
Protected Area
Costa Azul
Why dive here
With 250+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, humpback whales, nurse sharks, orcas and sea turtles - Bavaro offers some of Punta Cana's richest reef diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest September, October, November.
Diving Bavaro is a gentle introduction to the Dominican Republic's reef system, sitting at a comfortable 13m maximum depth. We like it for easy, relaxed dives where you can really slow down and observe the resident nurse sharks tucked under ledges, or spend time watching the schools of snapper and parrotfish graze the coral. Visibility averages around 16m, making it a good spot for newer divers or those looking for a chilled-out afternoon dip. Keep an eye out for turtles cruising past, especially in the afternoon.
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DOLIN DIVE CENTER
Sea Pro - S.A.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Bavaro
Bavaro Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Bavaro, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (18.71, -68.44) (20km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
30°C
86°F · Range: 28.3–30.6°C
Air Temperature
27°C
81°F
Wind Speed
4.29 m/s
8.3 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1012.8 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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