Diving in Corn Islands

Explore 45 dive sites in Corn Islands, Nicaragua. Ocean conditions, marine species, and dive centres.

Best Time to Dive in Corn Islands

The warmest water temperatures in Corn Islands occur in January, averaging 28.3°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 28.3°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 28.3°C (air: 26.7°C)
  • February: 28.3°C (air: 26.4°C)
  • March: 28.3°C (air: 26.7°C)
  • April: 28.3°C (air: 27.3°C)
  • May: 28.3°C (air: 27.7°C)
  • June: 28.3°C (air: 27.4°C)
  • July: 28.3°C (air: 27.4°C)
  • August: 28.3°C (air: 27.6°C)
  • September: 28.3°C (air: 27.8°C)
  • October: 28.3°C (air: 27.5°C)
  • November: 28.3°C (air: 27.0°C)
  • December: 28.3°C (air: 26.9°C)

Marine Life in Corn Islands

Home to 209 recorded species including 173 reef fish, 21 hard corals, 3 other, 3 sharks & rays, 3 sea snails & nudibranchs, 2 starfish.

Dive Site Difficulty in Corn Islands

Corn Islands has 2 beginner, 1 intermediate, 1 advanced dive sites - suitable for divers of all levels.

Recommended Packing List for Corn Islands

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

Marine Protected Areas in Corn Islands

  • Cayos Miskitos y Franja Costera Inmediata - Wetland of International Importance (Ramsar Site) (IUCN Category Ia)
  • Sistema de Humedales de la Bahía de Bluefields - Wetland of International Importance (Ramsar Site) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Cayos Perlas - Wildlife Refuge (IUCN Category IV)

Getting to Corn Islands - Nearest Airports

  • Bluefields Airport (BEF), Bluefields - 68 km away, approx 90 min travel time
  • Gustavo Rojas Pinilla International Airport (ADZ), San Andrés - 172 km away, approx 203 min travel time
  • Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO), San José (Alajuela) - 283 km away, approx 324 min travel time

Dive Sites

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