Punta Maldonado
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 - Punta Maldonado offers some of Fajardo & East Coast's richest diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.
Punta Maldonado offers a straightforward dive, often a good option for a second tank. You’ll find a mix of hard and soft corals here, with occasional sightings of schooling grunts and snapper tucked into ledges. It’s generally a relaxed drift, making it suitable for newer divers or those looking for an easy afternoon in the water.
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Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Punta Maldonado
Punta Maldonado Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Punta Maldonado, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (18.36, -65.51) (6km away)
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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