15-35m
    Malpelo Island, Colombia
    Jhonny Cay Regional Park

    Reggae

    Best months: Jan–Apr

    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.

    Best timeJan–Apr
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeBarracuda and Pufferfish · 71+ species recorded
    Water28-30°C · warmest September, October, November
    CharacterWall dive · max 15-35m
    StandoutDramatic wall topography

    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

    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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    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)

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    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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