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    Tropical Shallow dive site
    reef
    5-12m
    Beginner
    Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
    Costa Azul

    Tropical Shallow

    Best months: Jan–May

    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 - Tropical Shallow offers some of Punta Cana's richest reef 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
    CharacterReef dive · max 5-12m
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Tropical Shallow in Punta Cana is a gentle drift over sand flats and small coral patches. You’ll spot the usual Caribbean suspects: parrotfish, damselfish, and perhaps a stingray settled on the bottom. It’s a good spot for newer divers looking for an easy introduction to the local underwater scene, or for a relaxed second dive.

    Typical Tropical Shallow Dive Profile

    5mSafety Stop0m5m max~60 min estimated bottom time

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

    Today05:2717:1611h 49m daylightGolden hour 16:47

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    Sea Pro - S.A.

    2km away
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    DOLIN DIVE CENTER

    3km away
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    Dominican Divers

    4km away
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    Dressel Divers

    6km away

    Seaklub

    8km away
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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Tropical Shallow

    Tropical Shallow Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Tropical Shallow, 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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