La China Nómada
Why dive here
With 192+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, dolphins, lemon sharks, nurse sharks and sea turtles - La China Nómada offers some of Ambergris Caye's richest diving. Water ranges 27-31°C, warmest August, September, October.
La China Nómada is a comfortable beginner dive off Ambergris Caye, reaching 20 meters. It’s a gentle drift along a sandy slope, scattered with coral patches, ideal for spotting nurse sharks resting and turtles cruising past. We often see southern stingrays here too. This site is perfect if you’re looking for a relaxed dive with consistent, easy conditions.
Typical La China Nómada Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 20m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for La China Nómada
La China Nómada Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for La China Nómada, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (17.98, -87.92) (0km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
30°C
86°F · Range: 28.6–31.5°C
Current Speed
4 cm/s
Direction: N (0°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.045 mg/m³
Very clear (oligotrophic)
Salinity
35.42 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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