Yellowtail Reef
Why dive here
With 207+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, lemon sharks, seahorses, sea turtles and sperm whales - Yellowtail Reef offers some of Corn Islands's richest reef diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest May, September, October.
Yellowtail Reef sits shallow, usually between 5 and 15 metres, making it an easy entry for newer divers or those looking for a relaxed afternoon. We generally find a good population of the yellowtail snapper the site is named for, often schooling over the coral heads. Look for plenty of hogfish and various butterflyfish picking their way across the reef, and if you’re patient, a chain moray might pop its head out from a crevice. The corals here, like boulder brain and mustard hill, offer a decent backdrop without being spectacular, but the easy conditions and the occasional turtle make it a pleasant, straightforward dive in the Corn Islands.
Typical Yellowtail Reef Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
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Dos Tiburones Dive Shop
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Yellowtail Reef
Yellowtail Reef Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Yellowtail Reef, 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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