Penon Bobo
Protected Area
Acandí Playón y Playona
Why dive here
With 517+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blue sharks, dolphins, eagle rays and hammerhead sharks - Penon Bobo offers some of Santa Marta & Tayrona's richest diving. Water ranges 28-30°C, warmest June, July, September.
Penon Bobo is a straightforward dive, often a good choice for newer divers or those looking for a relaxed time in the water. You'll find a mix of rocky outcrops and some sandy patches, where we’ve spotted anything from schooling snapper to the occasional eagle ray cruising past. Visibility can vary, but generally, it’s a pleasant spot for a couple of easy dives. It’s one of the more accessible sites, making it a reliable option in the Santa Marta area.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Penon Bobo
Penon Bobo Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Penon Bobo, 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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