Diving in Fajardo & East Coast

Best Time to Dive in Fajardo & East Coast

The warmest water temperatures in Fajardo & East Coast occur in January, averaging 27.1°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 27.1°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

• January: 27.1°C (air: 24.7°C)
• February: 27.1°C (air: 24.4°C)
• March: 27.1°C (air: 24.7°C)
• April: 27.1°C (air: 25.3°C)
• May: 27.1°C (air: 26.5°C)
• June: 27.1°C (air: 27.1°C)
• July: 27.1°C (air: 27.3°C)
• August: 27.1°C (air: 27.5°C)
• September: 27.1°C (air: 27.5°C)
• October: 27.1°C (air: 27.2°C)
• November: 27.1°C (air: 26.3°C)
• December: 27.1°C (air: 25.4°C)

Marine Life in Fajardo & East Coast

Home to 511 recorded species including 399 reef fish, 40 hard corals, 16 sharks & rays, 12 other, 10 whales & dolphins, 9 seagrass & algae.

Dive Site Difficulty in Fajardo & East Coast

Fajardo & East Coast has 16 beginner, 1 intermediate dive sites - suitable for divers of all levels.

Recommended Packing List for Fajardo & East Coast

Based on average water temperature of 27.1°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

Marine Protected Areas in Fajardo & East Coast

• Hacienda La Esperanza Natural Reserve - Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category V)
• Cabezas de San Juan Natural Reserve - Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category V)
• Punta Yegüas Natural Reserve - Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category IV)
• Jobos Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve - Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category IV)
• Arrecifes de la Cordillera Natural Reserve - Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category V)
• Cueva del Indio Natural Reserve - Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category V)
• Punta Petrona Natural Reserve - Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category V)
• Río Espíritu Santo Natural Reserve - Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category V)
• Bahías Bioluminiscentes de Vieques Natural Reserve - Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category V)
• Punta Guaniquilla Natural Reserve - Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category V)
• La Parguera Natural Reserve - Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category V)
• Bosque Estatal De Boquerón - State Resource Management Area (IUCN Category VI)
• Bosque Estatal de Guánica Natural Reserve - Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category V)
• Tres Palmas de Rincón Marine Reserve - Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category Ia)
• Canal Luis Peña Natural Reserve - Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category Ia)
• Bosque Natural de Boquerón Natural Reserve - Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category V)
• Arrecifes de Guayama Natural Reserve - Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category V)
• Arrecifes de Tourmaline Natural Reserve - Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category V)
• Reserva Natural Arrecifes De La Cordillera - State Conservation Area (IUCN Category V)
• Caja de Muertos Natural Reserve - Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category V)
• Reserva Natural Cueva Del Indio - State Conservation Area (IUCN Category V)
• Reserva Natural La Parguera - State Conservation Area (IUCN Category V)
• Cayo Ratones Natural Reserve - Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category IV)
• Guanica - UNESCO-MAB Biosphere Reserve (IUCN Category Not Applicable)

Getting to Fajardo & East Coast - Nearest Airports

• Benjamin Rivera Noriega Airport (CPX), Culebra - 18 km away, approx 35 min travel time
• Cyril E. King Airport (STT), Charlotte Amalie - 53 km away, approx 73 min travel time
• Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU), San Juan - 57 km away, approx 77 min travel time