Tortuga Island
Protected Area
Isla Guayabo
Why dive here
With 217+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, humpback whales, orcas, sea turtles and pufferfish - Tortuga Island offers some of Caribbean Coast's richest diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest March, April, May.
Tortuga Island, off Costa Rica's Caribbean coast, offers a straightforward dive suitable for most experience levels. Expect to see typical reef fish, perhaps a turtle or two cruising by the volcanic rock formations. It's a decent option if you're looking for an easy-going dive day without strong currents, a good spot for some relaxed bottom time.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Tortuga Island
Tortuga Island Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Tortuga Island, 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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