Reggae
Protected Area
Jhonny Cay Regional Park
Why dive here
With 71+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda and pufferfish - Reggae offers some of Malpelo Island's richest wall diving. Water ranges 28-30°C, warmest September, October, November.
Reggae is where we send divers who want to *feel* the ocean’s pulse, not just observe it. This isn't a gentle drift, but a full-on current ride that sweeps you past walls thick with fish. Think schools of Porkfish and Margate so dense they shimmer like liquid silver, parting around you then reforming as if you were never there. Our favourite part is the constant motion, the feeling of being propelled through a living tapestry of Boulder Brain Coral. We've often spotted Caribbean reef sharks cruising the edges of the current, sleek and powerful, seemingly unbothered by the chaos of smaller fish. Look closely in the nooks and crannies for the shy Spotcheek Blenny or a Roughhead Triplefin perched precariously on a coral head – they're masters of holding their ground in the flow. This site is definitely for experienced divers comfortable with strong currents. Go early if you can, before the sun gets too high; the light then plays tricks with the schools, making them seem even more enormous. It’s a sensory overload, a real immersion in Malpelo’s raw energy.
Typical Reggae 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 Reggae
Reggae Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Reggae, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (12.4, -81.47) (108km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
30°C
86°F · Range: 29.3–31.3°C
Current Speed
13.42 cm/s
Direction: NE (63.4°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.094 mg/m³
Very clear (oligotrophic)
Salinity
34.38 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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