Manolo Cave
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 - Manolo Cave offers some of Punta Cana's richest drift diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest September, October, November.
Manolo Cave offers a relaxed reef dive with a touch of cavern exploration, tucked away in Punta Cana. We've found the maximum depth here hovers around 14 meters, making it a good spot for divers looking for something a bit less demanding. The main draw is a series of swim-throughs and small ledges where you can often spot nurse sharks tucked away, sometimes even a green turtle gliding past. Visibility usually sits around 16 meters, which is decent enough to appreciate the coral patches and the typical Caribbean cast of snapper, angelfish, and parrotfish. It’s a solid pick for a second dive of the day, or for anyone wanting a casual drift along a healthy reef.
Safety Notes
Drift dive - carry a surface marker buoy (SMB) and stay with your group. Brief the current direction before entry.
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Sea Pro - S.A.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Manolo Cave
Manolo Cave Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Manolo Cave, 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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