Viva Shallow
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 - Viva Shallow offers some of Punta Cana's richest reef diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest September, October, November.
Viva Shallow is one of those easy-going Caribbean sites, perfect for knocking the rust off your gear or for newer divers getting their fins wet. At a consistent 10 metres, it's a relaxed drift over a healthy patch of reef. You’ll spot plenty of sergeant majors darting through the coral heads, maybe a parrotfish munching away, and we’ve often seen small schools of grunts hanging out under ledges. It’s a gentle introduction to Punta Cana diving, a mellow swim through some classic Caribbean reef life.
Typical Viva Shallow 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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Reef Oasis Viva Dominican
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Viva Shallow
Viva Shallow Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Viva Shallow, 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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