Park Reef
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 - Park Reef offers some of Punta Cana's richest muck diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest September, October, November.
Park Reef, just a short boat ride from Punta Cana, is a gentle introduction to Caribbean diving. We like it for newer open water divers, especially those still getting comfortable with buoyancy. The maximum depth of 13m keeps things relaxed, letting you focus on the coral-covered rock formations. We’ve seen plenty of the usual suspects here – snapper, angelfish, and parrotfish flitting around – and if you’re lucky, an eagle ray might glide past in the 16m average visibility. It’s not going to blow your mind with massive pelagics, but for a chill dive with some healthy reef life, it’s a solid pick.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Park Reef
Park Reef Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Park Reef, 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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