Pescera Tayrona
Protected Area
Tayrona
Why dive here
With 517+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blue sharks, dolphins, eagle rays and hammerhead sharks - Pescera Tayrona offers some of Santa Marta & Tayrona's richest diving. Water ranges 28-30°C, warmest June, July, September.
Pescera Tayrona sits within the national park, offering a gentle introduction to diving in the area. Expect to see typical Caribbean reef fish – sergeant majors, damselfish, and small schools of snapper flitting around the rock formations. It’s a good spot for newer divers looking for calmer conditions and a relaxed atmosphere, though experienced divers might find it a little quiet. Visibility here can vary, so we'd suggest checking conditions before you go.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Pescera Tayrona
Pescera Tayrona Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Pescera Tayrona, 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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