Costa Rica Dive & Surf - Caribbean Coast

On Costa Rica's Caribbean coast, Costa Rica Dive & Surf keeps it straightforward. They’re a good base for exploring the local sites, which are often less talked about than the Pacific side, but still offer decent diving with turtles and nurse sharks. Expect a relaxed, no-frills operation – a solid choice if you're already in the area and want to get wet.

Location
Caribbean Coast, Costa Rica, Central America
Coordinates
9.156670, -83.747670

Dive Sites Near Costa Rica Dive & Surf

Costa Rica Dive & Surf provides access to 15 dive sites in Caribbean Coast.

Other Dive Centres in Caribbean Coast

Best Time to Dive in Caribbean Coast

The warmest water temperatures in Caribbean Coast occur in March, averaging 29.8°C. The coolest conditions are in November at 27.6°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 28.9°C
  • February: 29.6°C
  • March: 29.8°C
  • April: 29.6°C
  • May: 29.1°C
  • June: 28.4°C
  • July: 28.6°C
  • August: 28.5°C
  • September: 28.5°C
  • October: 28.1°C
  • November: 27.6°C
  • December: 28.4°C

Marine Life in Caribbean Coast

Home to 218 recorded species including 198 reef fish, 11 hard corals, 5 whales & dolphins, 3 other, 1 seagrass & algae.

Notable Marine Life

Recommended Packing List for Caribbean Coast

Based on average water temperature of 28.8°C, currents 3 cm/s.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 29°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