5-20m
    Intermediate
    Lake Atitlan, Guatemala

    San Buenaventura

    Best months: Jan–Dec

    Why dive here

    San Buenaventura is a dive where divers can encounter humpback whales and sea turtles. Water sits around 28°C.

    Marine lifeHumpback Whales and Sea Turtles
    Water28°C · warmest January, February, March
    Charactermax 5-20m

    San Buenaventura offers a different kind of dive, exploring the volcanic rock formations that shape Lake Atitlan's bed. Depths run from 5 to 20 metres, making it a good intermediate site. You'll likely spot Mozambique mouth-breeders darting among the rocks. It’s a unique freshwater experience for those looking beyond the ocean.

    Typical San Buenaventura Dive Profile

    5mSafety Stop0m5m max~60 min estimated bottom time

    Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

    Today05:5318:2412h 31m daylightGolden hour 17:55

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for San Buenaventura

    San Buenaventura Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for San Buenaventura, sourced from NOAA buoy data - nearest station: Open-Meteo grid (14.68, -91.23) (0km away)

    August Averages

    Sea Temperature

    28.41°C

    83°F

    Air Temperature

    19.16°C

    66°F

    Wind Speed

    2.22 m/s

    4.3 knots

    Atmospheric Pressure

    1016.2 hPa

    Based on 5 years of monitoring data · Data sources: NOAA NDBC

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