Corn Islands, Nicaragua

    Blowing Rock

    Best months: Dec–Mar

    Why dive here

    With 207+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, lemon sharks, seahorses, sea turtles and sperm whales - Blowing Rock offers some of Corn Islands's richest reef diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest May, September, October.

    Best timeDec–Mar
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeBarracuda, Lemon Sharks, Seahorses, Sea Turtles and Sperm Whales · 207+ species recorded
    Water27-30°C · warmest May, September, October
    CharacterReef dive
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Blowing Rock sits about a 20-minute boat ride from Big Corn Island, a striking pinnacle that breaks the surface. Descending, we usually find a good mix of hard and soft corals clinging to the rock face, with schools of grunts and snappers circling. Look closer for the angelfish and butterflyfish picking their way across the reef, and keep an eye out for larger blackfish lurking deeper. It’s a solid dive for those comfortable with a bit of current, offering consistent, enjoyable encounters without ever feeling too extreme.

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    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Blowing Rock

    Blowing Rock Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Blowing Rock, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (12.42, -83.29) (5km away)

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    October Averages

    Sea Temperature

    30°C

    86°F · Range: 28.8–31.8°C

    Air Temperature

    28°C

    82°F

    Wind Speed

    6.13 m/s

    11.9 knots

    Atmospheric Pressure

    1010.4 hPa

    Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data

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