Scuba Diving in Nicaragua

Explore 33 dive sites and 7 dive centres in Nicaragua. Conditions, marine life, and the best time to dive.

Nicaragua Diving at a Glance

1 dive region, 33 dive sites, 7 dive centres, 209 marine species recorded.

Travel Advisories for Nicaragua

UK FCDO: See travel advice before travelling.

Best Time to Dive in Nicaragua

The best months to dive in Nicaragua are January, February, March, based on water temperature, visibility, wave conditions, and currents.

Month-by-Month Diving Conditions

  • January: Great, water 28.3°C
  • February: Great, water 28.3°C
  • March: Great, water 28.3°C
  • April: Great, water 28.3°C
  • May: Great, water 28.3°C
  • June: Great, water 28.3°C
  • July: Great, water 28.3°C
  • August: Great, water 28.3°C
  • September: Great, water 28.3°C
  • October: Great, water 28.3°C
  • November: Great, water 28.3°C
  • December: Great, water 28.3°C

Recommended Packing List for Nicaragua

Based on average water temperature of 28.3°C.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 28°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

Dive Regions