St George
Protected Area
Punta Bayahibe
Why dive here
With 250+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, humpback whales, nurse sharks, orcas and sea turtles - St George offers some of Punta Cana's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest September, October, November.
The St. George wreck off Punta Cana is a solid dive, particularly if you appreciate a good artificial reef. This former cargo ship, deliberately sunk, rests upright and fairly intact, which always makes for interesting penetration if you’re appropriately qualified. We’ve found barracuda often patrolling the mast and schools of grunts hanging out in the cargo holds. It’s a good spot for lionfish too, unfortunately, but also plenty of snapper and parrotfish grazing on the growth. The wreck sits in a decent current sometimes, so keep an eye on conditions. We’d say it's best suited for advanced divers who enjoy exploring interior spaces, though its sheer size makes for an enjoyable exterior tour for less experienced divers too.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
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Reef Oasis Viva Dominican
Pro Dive International Catalonia Bayahibe
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for St George
St George Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for St George, 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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