Fajardo & East Coast, Puerto Rico
    Río Espíritu Santo Natural Reserve

    Escambron

    Best months: Dec–Apr

    Protected Area

    Río Espíritu Santo Natural Reserve

    Why dive here

    With 493+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blacktip reef sharks, bull sharks, dolphins and eagle rays - Escambron offers some of Fajardo & East Coast's richest diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.

    Best timeDec–Apr
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeBarracuda, Blacktip Reef Sharks, Bull Sharks, Dolphins and Eagle Rays · 493+ species recorded
    Water27-30°C · warmest August, September, October
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Escambron, a popular shore dive in Fajardo, offers easy entry and a gentle introduction to Puerto Rico's diving. Depths typically stay between 5 and 15 metres, making it a comfortable spot for newer divers or those looking for a relaxed afternoon. You’ll find artificial reefs here, attracting a good variety of smaller fish and invertebrate life. It’s a convenient site for a quick dip, especially if you’re staying nearby.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Escambron

    Escambron Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Escambron, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (18.36, -65.51) (6km away)

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    October Averages

    Sea Temperature

    30°C

    87°F · Range: 28.8–31.3°C

    Air Temperature

    27°C

    81°F

    Wind Speed

    4.43 m/s

    8.6 knots

    Atmospheric Pressure

    1013.3 hPa

    Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data

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