Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
    Punta Bayahibe

    St George

    Best months: Jan–May

    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.

    Best timeJan–May
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeBarracuda, Humpback Whales, Nurse Sharks, Orcas and Sea Turtles · 250+ species recorded
    Water27-30°C · warmest September, October, November
    CharacterWreck dive
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    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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    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)

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    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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