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    Tortuga dive site
    15m
    Beginner
    Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
    Punta Bayahibe

    Tortuga

    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 - Tortuga offers some of Punta Cana's richest 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
    Charactermax 15m
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Tortuga is a straightforward 15m dive in Punta Cana, ideal for beginners or a relaxed second dive. You’ll find a sandy bottom with scattered coral heads, home to sergeant majors and small reef fish. It’s a good spot to practice buoyancy and get comfortable in the water. Expect calm conditions most days.

    Typical Tortuga Dive Profile

    5m10m15mSafety Stop0m15m max~50 min estimated bottom time

    Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

    Safety Notes

    Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.

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    Nearest Dive Centres to Tortuga

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    Pro Dive International Catalonia Bayahibe

    412m away
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    Reef Oasis Viva Dominican

    548m away
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    Coral Point Diving

    3km away
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    BLUE DREAMS DIVING

    3km away
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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Tortuga

    Tortuga Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Tortuga, 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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