El Porton
Protected Area
Coiba
Why dive here
With 351+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, bull sharks, dolphins, eagle rays and giant moray eels - El Porton offers some of Coiba National Park's richest pinnacle diving.
El Porton offers a relaxed dive along a sloping reef, suitable for less experienced divers or those looking for a gentle second dive. You’ll typically spot whitetip reef sharks resting on the sandy patches and schools of snapper moving through the coral. It’s a good spot to slow down and observe smaller critters hiding in the crevices. We often encounter green turtles here too, grazing on the shallower sections.
Typical El Porton Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for El Porton
El Porton Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for El Porton, sourced from NOAA buoy data - nearest station: Open-Meteo grid (7.76, -81.57) (0km away)
August Averages
Air Temperature
25.64°C
78°F
Wind Speed
3.18 m/s
6.2 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1011.4 hPa
Based on 5 years of monitoring data · Data sources: NOAA NDBC
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