La Bocana
Why dive here
With 517+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blue sharks, dolphins, eagle rays and hammerhead sharks - La Bocana offers some of Santa Marta & Tayrona's richest reef diving. Water ranges 28-30°C, warmest June, July, September.
La Bocana offers a straightforward dive, well-suited for newer divers or those looking for a relaxed afternoon. The gentle slope hosts a mix of hard and soft corals, where we often spot snapper and grunt hiding amongst the formations. Look closely in the rocky crevices for moray eels and the occasional spiny lobster. It’s a solid choice when you want a pleasant, easy dive without strong currents.
Typical La Bocana Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for La Bocana
La Bocana Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for La Bocana, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (10.13, -75.71) (11km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
30°C
86°F · Range: 29.3–31.1°C
Air Temperature
28°C
82°F
Wind Speed
4.83 m/s
9.4 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1009.9 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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