Tiburon
Protected Area
Cabo Blanco
Why dive here
With 217+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, humpback whales, orcas, sea turtles and pufferfish - Tiburon offers some of Caribbean Coast's richest diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest March, April, May.
Tiburon on Costa Rica's Caribbean side is a decent shout for an easy dive. Maxing out at 15 metres, it's a relaxed spot for newer divers, or when you just want a chill drift. We usually see a few white-tipped reef sharks resting amongst the larger rock formations here, often tucked right into a crevice. Schools of grunts and snapper hang about in the open water. Visibility can sometimes be a bit hit or miss, averaging around seven metres, so keep your eyes peeled. You might spot a chunky reef stingray or a moray eel peeking from the rocks. It's not a site to write home about, but it's reliably active for a straightforward dive.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Tiburon
Tiburon Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Tiburon, 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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