Sukra Cay
Why dive here
With 71+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda and pufferfish - Sukra Cay offers some of Malpelo Island's richest reef diving. Water ranges 28-30°C, warmest September, October, November.
Sukra Cay offers a good introduction to Malpelo's coral reefs, a welcome change from some of the deeper, pelagic-focused sites. We've often found whitetip reef sharks resting in the crevices here, occasionally a nurse shark too. It's a calmer dive, usually less current than elsewhere, making it suitable for divers looking for a more relaxed exploration of the reef structure. Keep an eye out for smaller critters amongst the coral bommies.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Sukra Cay
Sukra Cay Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Sukra Cay, 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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