Coiba National Park, Panama
    Coiba

    Punta Roble

    Best months: Oct–Dec

    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.

    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
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    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)

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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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