Punta Cana 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 - Punta Cana Reef offers some of Punta Cana's richest reef diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest September, October, November.
Punta Cana Reef offers a gentle introduction to Caribbean diving, staying between 5 and 15 metres. We often spot moray eels tucked into the coral and lobsters scuttling across the bottom. It’s a colourful, shallow reef, ideal for new divers or those looking for a relaxed, easy dive. Visibility is usually good here, making it a comfortable spot for getting accustomed to the conditions.
Typical Punta Cana Reef 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 Punta Cana Reef
Punta Cana Reef Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Punta Cana 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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