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    Terrys Reef dive site
    reef
    5-20m
    Bocas del Toro, Panama
    Portobelo

    Terrys Reef

    Best months: Oct–Feb

    Protected Area

    Portobelo

    Why dive here

    With 175+ marine species recorded in the area - including bull sharks, dolphins, humpback whales, manta rays and mobula rays (devil rays) - Terrys Reef offers some of Bocas del Toro's richest reef diving. Water ranges 28-31°C, warmest May, June, October.

    Best timeOct–Feb
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeBull Sharks, Dolphins, Humpback Whales, Manta Rays and Mobula Rays (Devil Rays) · 175+ species recorded
    Water28-31°C · warmest May, June, October
    CharacterReef dive · max 5-20m
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Terrys Reef is a straightforward coral dive in Bocas del Toro. We found the reef offers a pleasant drift, with gorgonians swaying gently. It's a solid choice for those looking for a relaxed, easy dive rather than something packed with big pelagics. We’d suggest it for newer divers or for an afternoon unwind.

    Typical Terrys Reef Dive Profile

    5mSafety Stop0m5m max~60 min estimated bottom time

    Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

    Today06:0618:0411h 58m daylightGolden hour 17:36

    Nearest Dive Centres to Terrys Reef

    Dive shops near Terrys Reef

    2 Oceans Divers

    42km away

    Scuba Portobelo

    42km away
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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Terrys Reef

    Terrys Reef Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Terrys Reef, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (9.35, -82.2) (0km away)

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    October Averages

    Sea Temperature

    31°C

    87°F · Range: 29.9–32.1°C

    Current Speed

    6 cm/s

    Direction: E (90°)

    Chlorophyll-a

    0.326 mg/m³

    Moderate productivity

    Salinity

    30.24 PSU

    Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)

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