Ocho Rios, Jamaica
    Palisadoes- Port Royal

    OZAMA

    Best months: Jan–Mar

    Protected Area

    Palisadoes- Port Royal

    Why dive here

    With 361+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, bull sharks, eagle rays, nurse sharks and seahorses - OZAMA offers some of Ocho Rios's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 27-31°C, warmest August, September, October.

    Best timeJan–Mar
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeBarracuda, Bull Sharks, Eagle Rays, Nurse Sharks and Seahorses · 361+ species recorded
    Water27-31°C · warmest August, September, October
    CharacterWreck dive
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    motor vessel vessel. sunk 19740416. PASSAGE DOMINICAN REP FOR KINGSTON. RAN AGROUND N OF MAIDEN CAY, WHILST ENTERING PORT. (LLOYDS VOL.216). Classification: Wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure.

    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 OZAMA

    OZAMA Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for OZAMA, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (17.95, -76.78) (14km away)

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    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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