Scuba Diving in Puerto Rico

Explore 55 dive sites and 15 dive centres in Puerto Rico. Conditions, marine life, and the best time to dive.

Puerto Rico Diving at a Glance

3 dive regions, 55 dive sites, 15 dive centres, 606 marine species recorded.

Best Time to Dive in Puerto Rico

The best months to dive in Puerto Rico are January, February, March, based on water temperature, visibility, wave conditions, and currents.

Month-by-Month Diving Conditions

  • January: Great, water 27.2°C
  • February: Great, water 27.2°C
  • March: Great, water 27.2°C
  • April: Great, water 27.2°C
  • May: Great, water 27.2°C
  • June: Great, water 27.2°C
  • July: Great, water 27.2°C
  • August: Great, water 27.2°C
  • September: Great, water 27.2°C
  • October: Great, water 27.2°C
  • November: Great, water 27.2°C
  • December: Great, water 27.2°C

Recommended Packing List for Puerto Rico

Based on average water temperature of 27.2°C.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 27°C water needs minimal exposure protection
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories

Dive Regions