The Wall - La Parguera

The Wall in La Parguera, it’s not just a dive, it’s a geological event. You drop in and there it is, a sheer drop-off into the Puerto Rico Trench. We love drifting along with that deep blue on our left shoulder, eyes scanning the wall’s nooks and crannies. This is where you find the shy ones: those tiny Island Gobies tucked into crevices, maybe even a Baird’s Dragonet if you’ve got a keen eye and a good guide. Keep an eye out for larger pelagics moving past in the blue, though the real show is often closer to the wall. We’ve seen Conger Eels peering out from their hideaways and the occasional Crosshatch Bass doing its thing. The Staghorn coral near the top is a good spot for critters too, plenty of Honey Damselfish darting about. We’d suggest going in the morning; the light plays beautifully on the coral heads at the shallower parts of the wall. Current can be a factor here, usually a gentle push, but it makes for an effortless drift. It’s an intermediate dive, really, for those who appreciate the drama of a deep wall and the thrill of spotting the smaller, rarer stuff.

Location
La Parguera, Puerto Rico, Caribbean
Coordinates
17.950000, -67.050000
Type
wall
Maximum Depth
15-40m
Difficulty
Intermediate

Marine Protected Area: La Parguera Natural Reserve

Best Time to Dive in La Parguera

The warmest water temperatures in La Parguera occur in January, averaging 27.3°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 27.3°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 27.3°C (air: 24.4°C)
  • February: 27.3°C (air: 24.4°C)
  • March: 27.3°C (air: 24.6°C)
  • April: 27.3°C (air: 25.5°C)
  • May: 27.3°C (air: 27.0°C)
  • June: 27.3°C (air: 27.6°C)
  • July: 27.3°C (air: 27.6°C)
  • August: 27.3°C (air: 27.5°C)
  • September: 27.3°C (air: 27.5°C)
  • October: 27.3°C (air: 27.1°C)
  • November: 27.3°C (air: 25.6°C)
  • December: 27.3°C (air: 24.5°C)

Nearby Dive Sites in La Parguera

Nearest Dive Centres to The Wall

Marine Life in La Parguera

Home to 503 recorded species including 413 reef fish, 36 hard corals, 13 sharks & rays, 9 other, 8 whales & dolphins, 5 seagrass & algae.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for The Wall

Based on average water temperature of 27.3°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