Diving in Rincon & West Coast

Best Time to Dive in Rincon & West Coast

The warmest water temperatures in Rincon & West Coast 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: 25.6°C)
• February: 27.3°C (air: 25.3°C)
• March: 27.3°C (air: 25.3°C)
• April: 27.3°C (air: 25.9°C)
• May: 27.3°C (air: 27.0°C)
• June: 27.3°C (air: 27.8°C)
• July: 27.3°C (air: 28.0°C)
• August: 27.3°C (air: 28.2°C)
• September: 27.3°C (air: 28.3°C)
• October: 27.3°C (air: 28.1°C)
• November: 27.3°C (air: 27.1°C)
• December: 27.3°C (air: 26.3°C)

Marine Life in Rincon & West Coast

Home to 514 recorded species including 430 reef fish, 36 hard corals, 13 sharks & rays, 7 whales & dolphins, 5 seagrass & algae, 4 other.

Dive Site Difficulty in Rincon & West Coast

Rincon & West Coast has 3 beginner, 2 intermediate, 2 advanced, 1 expert dive sites - suitable for divers of all levels.

Recommended Packing List for Rincon & West Coast

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

Marine Protected Areas in Rincon & West Coast

• Isla de Mona Natural Reserve - Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category V)
• 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)
• Desecheo National Wildlife Refuge - Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category Ia)
• 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)
• Isla de Desecheo Marine 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)
• Desecheo - National Wildlife Refuge (IUCN Category IV)
• 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 Rincon & West Coast - Nearest Airports

• Rafael Hernández International Airport (BQN), Aguadilla - 21 km away, approx 38 min travel time
• Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ), Punta Cana - 113 km away, approx 138 min travel time
• Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU), San Juan - 138 km away, approx 165 min travel time