Kathryn and Caverns
Protected Area
Ocho Rios Protected Area
Why dive here
With 361+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, bull sharks, eagle rays, nurse sharks and seahorses - Kathryn and Caverns offers some of Ocho Rios's richest cave diving. Water ranges 27-31°C, warmest August, September, October.
The Kathryn and Caverns site in Ocho Rios gives divers a taste of overhead environments without going full cave. We're talking swim-throughs and small chambers rather than deep penetration. Expect to see the usual reef fish taking shelter inside the various nooks and crannies. It's a good option for divers looking for something a bit different from a standard wall or reef dive.
Typical Kathryn and Caverns Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Overhead environment - never enter without proper cave/cavern training, redundant equipment, and a guideline.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Kathryn and Caverns
Kathryn and Caverns Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Kathryn and Caverns, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (17.95, -76.78) (14km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
31°C
87°F · Range: 28.7–31.9°C
Air Temperature
27°C
81°F
Wind Speed
3.66 m/s
7.1 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1012.6 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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