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    Punta Caracol dive site
    reef
    15-30m
    Coiba National Park, Panama
    Zona de Reserva Matumbal

    Punta Caracol

    Best months: Oct–Dec

    Protected Area

    Zona de Reserva Matumbal

    Why dive here

    With 351+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, bull sharks, dolphins, eagle rays and giant moray eels - Punta Caracol offers some of Coiba National Park's richest reef diving. Water ranges 28-30°C, warmest March, April, May.

    Best timeOct–Dec
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeBarracuda, Bull Sharks, Dolphins, Eagle Rays and Giant Moray Eels · 351+ species recorded
    Water28-30°C · warmest March, April, May
    CharacterReef dive · max 15-30m
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Punta Caracol usually delivers a lively drift, pushed by currents that bring in schooling jacks and barracuda. We often spot white-tip reef sharks cruising the deeper sections. It’s a good spot for intermediate divers comfortable with a bit of movement, especially those who enjoy pelagic encounters. Visibility can vary, but generally, it’s a solid Coiba dive.

    Typical Punta Caracol Dive Profile

    5m10m15mSafety Stop0m15m max~50 min estimated bottom time

    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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    Bocas Dive Center

    5km away
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    Ankay Conservation SA

    8km away
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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Punta Caracol

    Punta Caracol Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Punta Caracol, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (7.8, -81.59) (17km away)

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    October Averages

    Sea Temperature

    29°C

    84°F · Range: 27.5–30.6°C

    Air Temperature

    25°C

    78°F

    Wind Speed

    3.51 m/s

    6.8 knots

    Atmospheric Pressure

    1011 hPa

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

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