TIKAL
Protected Area
Bahia de Luperón
Why dive here
With 232+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, humpback whales, orcas, sea turtles and sperm whales - TIKAL offers some of Sosua & Puerto Plata's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest September, October, November.
Tikal isn't the deepest wreck you'll ever dive, sitting in a gentle 7 meters off Puerto Plata, but its sheer size is what grabs you. This motor vessel, grounded in 1975, stretches a full 110 meters, making it a proper playground. We spent a good hour just finning its length, admiring how the Caribbean has reclaimed the metal. Look closely and you'll find schools of small snapper darting through gaps in the hull, and we often spot moray eels tucked into crevices. It’s a comfortable, easy dive, perfect for those who want to spend time exploring without worrying about depth or currents. Bring a camera; the light penetration here makes for some vivid shots, especially mid-morning.
Typical TIKAL Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
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 TIKAL
TIKAL Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for TIKAL, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (19.76, -70.55) (24km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
30°C
86°F · Range: 27.7–31.1°C
Air Temperature
27°C
80°F
Wind Speed
4.26 m/s
8.3 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1012.7 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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