10-30m
    Intermediate
    Los Roques Archipelago, Venezuela
    Archipiélago Los Roques

    Boca de Cote

    Best months: Mar–Jul

    Protected Area

    Archipiélago Los Roques

    Why dive here

    With 337+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blue sharks, bull sharks, dolphins and eagle rays - Boca de Cote offers some of Los Roques Archipelago's richest drift diving. Water ranges 26-30°C, warmest September, October, November.

    Best timeMar–Jul
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeBarracuda, Blue Sharks, Bull Sharks, Dolphins and Eagle Rays · 337+ species recorded
    Water26-30°C · warmest September, October, November
    CharacterDrift dive · max 10-30m
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Boca de Cote is where Los Roques really flexes its muscles. It's not a gentle drift, but a proper channel dive, an exhilarating rush through a funnel that connects the open sea to the inner lagoon. You’ll feel that push of water, a constant, invigorating current that just screams "nutrient highway." We’ve logged some serious bottom time here, and it always delivers. Keep your eyes peeled, because the current brings in the big stuff. We're talking schools of barracuda, sleek silver torpedoes hanging in the flow, occasionally joined by the languid grace of eagle rays gliding past. Nurse sharks often snooze in the sandy patches just outside the main current. Look for the flashes of iridescent scales from demoiselles and the quirky pout of redlip blennies tucked into crevices. This spot is a vibrant, moving ecosystem, and it’s our pick for anyone who loves a bit of speed and the thrill of encountering larger pelagics. Boca de Cote is an intermediate dive that truly rewards vigilance and a comfortable command of buoyancy in current.

    Typical Boca de Cote 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.

    Safety Notes

    Drift dive - carry a surface marker buoy (SMB) and stay with your group. Brief the current direction before entry.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Boca de Cote

    Boca de Cote Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Boca de Cote, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (10.9, -65.35) (53km away)

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    October Averages

    Sea Temperature

    30°C

    86°F · Range: 28.6–31.1°C

    Air Temperature

    29°C

    83°F

    Wind Speed

    8.25 m/s

    16.0 knots

    Atmospheric Pressure

    1010.6 hPa

    Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data

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