Mambo
Protected Area
Anse A La Barque
Why dive here
With 331+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales and manta rays - Mambo offers some of Cousteau Reserve's richest diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.
Mambo sits at a consistent 12 meters, making it an easy drift for newer divers in Cousteau Reserve. You’ll typically see small reef fish darting amongst the coral patches here. It’s a gentle introduction to Caribbean diving, comfortable for those looking to get their fins wet without any big challenges. We’d suggest it for an easy second dive or for divers still building confidence.
Typical Mambo Dive Profile
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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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Mambo
Mambo Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Mambo, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (16.17, -61.78) (8km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
30°C
86°F · Range: 29.2–31.2°C
Air Temperature
27°C
81°F
Wind Speed
3.54 m/s
6.9 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1013.4 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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