Punta Roble
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 - Punta Roble offers some of Coiba National Park's richest diving. Water ranges 28-30°C, warmest March, April, May.
Punta Roble really shines when the currents are running, and that's exactly what we look for here. It’s one of those spots where you drop in and just let the water do the work, gliding along a sloping reef that seems to stretch forever. We’ve had some cracking dives here, particularly when the schools of Jacks and Herring are thick, swirling around you like a silver tornado. It’s not uncommon to spot Bull Sharks cruising the deeper water, a genuine thrill, and we always keep an eye out for them in the blue. The shallower sections are just as interesting, with plenty of nooks and crannies to peer into. We've often seen Rainbow Scorpionfish blending perfectly with the rocks, and those tiny Hancock's Blennies are always a joy to find, bobbing their heads. The visibility can vary, as it often does in Coiba, but when it’s clear, the light plays beautifully through the schools of Silvergray Grunts, creating this shimmering effect. It’s a great drift dive for those who enjoy covering some ground and seeing what the open water brings, but the protected areas also offer calmer exploration for macro fans. We’d suggest going early in the morning for the best chance at the bigger stuff.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Punta Roble
Punta Roble Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Punta Roble, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (7.8, -81.59) (17km away)
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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