Turtle Hole
Protected Area
Cayos Perlas
Why dive here
With 207+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, lemon sharks, seahorses, sea turtles and sperm whales - Turtle Hole offers some of Corn Islands's richest reef diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest May, September, October.
Turtle Hole, off Nicaragua's Corn Islands, lives up to its name. You’ll often find hawksbill and green turtles cruising the reef here, sometimes even a loggerhead. The coral offers plenty of nooks for puffers to hide. It's a reliable spot for casual turtle encounters, good for a relaxed dive.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Turtle Hole
Turtle Hole Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Turtle Hole, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (12.42, -83.29) (5km away)
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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