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    Picua dive site
    reef
    10-25m
    Santa Marta & Tayrona, Colombia
    Los Corales del Rosario y de San Bernardo

    Picua

    Best months: Jan–Apr

    Protected Area

    Los Corales del Rosario y de San Bernardo

    Why dive here

    With 517+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blue sharks, dolphins, eagle rays and hammerhead sharks - Picua offers some of Santa Marta & Tayrona's richest reef diving. Water ranges 28-30°C, warmest June, July, September.

    Best timeJan–Apr
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeBarracuda, Blue Sharks, Dolphins, Eagle Rays and Hammerhead Sharks · 517+ species recorded
    Water28-30°C · warmest June, July, September
    CharacterReef dive · max 10-25m
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Picua offers a gentle introduction to Santa Marta's diving, often used for training dives. The bottom is mostly sand with scattered rocky outcrops, home to crabs, small rays, and a variety of juvenile reef fish. It's a comfortable spot for newer divers looking to get their fins wet without strong currents or deep profiles. We find it’s a good place to check your weighting.

    Typical Picua Dive Profile

    5m10mSafety Stop0m10m max~60 min estimated bottom time

    Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

    Today05:5217:5011h 58m daylightGolden hour 17:22

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    Dive shops near Picua

    Centro de Buceo Rincon del Mar

    28km away
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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Picua

    Picua Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Picua, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (10.13, -75.71) (11km away)

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    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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