Scuba 6 Eco Diving - Caribbean Coast
The Scuba 6 Eco Diving site on Costa Rica's Caribbean coast is a real eye-opener, a place where the reef feels like it’s still finding its footing, but in the best possible way. We love how different it feels from the Pacific side, with a vibe that’s a bit more wild and less trodden. Dropping in, you're immediately struck by the sheer variety of smaller, less flashy critters making a home here. We've spent ages just watching the Savigny’s Brittle Stars navigate the coral, or spotting the delicate Striate Glass-hair Chitons clinging to rocks. It’s a site that rewards slow diving, letting your eyes adjust to the subtle movements. You’ll see plenty of Grunts and Roncos schooling, but our favourite moments are finding things like the Inshore Lizardfish perfectly camouflaged on the sand, or a Slippery Dick darting between the Lavender Rope Sponge and Lesser Starlet Coral. This spot is fantastic for macro photographers or anyone who enjoys a quiet dive, focusing on the smaller details. Don't expect dramatic drop-offs or huge pelagics; instead, come prepared to appreciate the intricate tapestry of a thriving, if understated, Caribbean reef. It’s a great counterpoint to some of the busier sites further north, offering a genuine sense of discovery.
- Location
- Caribbean Coast, Costa Rica, Central America
- Coordinates
- 9.347697, -82.211510
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
Nearby Dive Sites in Caribbean Coast
Nearest Dive Centres to Scuba 6 Eco Diving
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 Species
- Sleeper (Gobiomorus maculatus) - Reef Fish
- Lesser Starlet Coral (Siderastrea radians) - Hard Corals
- Barred Livebearer (Poeciliopsis turrubarensis) - Reef Fish
- Cowfish (Tursiops truncatus) - Whales & Dolphins
- Lettuce Coral (Agaricia agaricites) - Hard Corals
- Spotted Sleeper (Eleotris picta) - Reef Fish
- Lamarck's sheet coral (Agaricia lamarcki) - Hard Corals
- Pointed Pencil Coral (Madracis asperula) - Hard Corals
- Green Turtle (Chelonia mydas)
- Bridled Dolphin (Stenella attenuata) - Whales & Dolphins
- Mustard hill coral (Porites astreoides) - Hard Corals
- Giant goby (Gobiomorus dormitor) - Reef Fish
- Mulet (Mugil curema) - Reef Fish
- Scroll Coral (Agaricia undata) - Hard Corals
- Yellowtail Parrotfish (Sparisoma rubripinne) - Reef Fish
- Barber (Acanthurus bahianus) - Reef Fish
- Elkhorn coral (Acropora palmata) - Hard Corals
- Blue Doctor (Acanthurus coeruleus) - Reef Fish
- Graham's sheet coral (Agaricia grahamae) - Hard Corals
- Sleeper (Eleotris amblyopsis) - Reef Fish
Recommended Packing List for Scuba 6 Eco Diving
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