The Cave
Protected Area
Isla del Cano
Why dive here
With 217+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, humpback whales, orcas, sea turtles and pufferfish - The Cave offers some of Caribbean Coast's richest cave diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest March, April, May.
The Cave on Costa Rica’s Caribbean Coast offers a straightforward cavern dive. Expect to navigate through some darker sections, so good buoyancy and torch skills are essential. It’s a good spot for divers looking to add a cavern dive to their logbook without too much fuss, and you’ll likely spot some local reef fish near the entrance. We'd suggest it for experienced recreational divers comfortable in enclosed spaces.
Safety Notes
Overhead environment - never enter without proper cave/cavern training, redundant equipment, and a guideline.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for The Cave
The Cave Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for The Cave, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (9.78, -84.89) (48km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
29°C
85°F · Range: 27.9–31.1°C
Current Speed
5 cm/s
Direction: N (0°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.142 mg/m³
Clear water
Salinity
28.81 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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