Tamarindo Chico
Protected Area
Canal Luis Peña Natural Reserve
Why dive here
With 493+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blacktip reef sharks, bull sharks, dolphins and eagle rays - Tamarindo Chico offers some of Fajardo & East Coast's richest diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.
Tamarindo Chico is a nice, easy entry point for anyone just getting their fins wet in Fajardo. The site sits around 10 meters deep, making it super comfortable for newer divers or those refreshing their skills. You’ll drift over sandy patches and some scattered coral heads, spotting the usual Caribbean suspects like parrotfish, blue tangs, and maybe a sleepy nurse shark tucked under an overhang. It’s a gentle introduction, a good place to just breathe and get comfortable in the water.
Typical Tamarindo Chico Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Tamarindo Chico
Tamarindo Chico Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Tamarindo Chico, 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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