5-20m
    Beginner
    Los Roques Archipelago, Venezuela
    Archipiélago Los Roques

    Noronqui Reef

    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 - Noronqui Reef offers some of Los Roques Archipelago's richest reef 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
    CharacterReef dive · max 5-20m
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Noronqui Reef is one of those spots that just sticks with you. We love diving a wall that starts shallow, maybe 5 metres, and drops gently to 20. It's an easy dive, perfect for getting back into things, and the coral coverage here is exceptional. We're talking huge stands of elkhorn and dense fields of finger coral, all healthy and bustling. Look closely and you’ll find little blennies like the sailfin and orange-spotted tucked into crevices, their tiny eyes watching you. The sheer volume of fish is impressive, too. Schools of grunt and snapper drift over the reef, and the demoiselles dart around with typical energy. We've often seen sheephead and butterbun cruising by, and if you’re patient, a reef scorpionfish blends perfectly with the corals. Our favourite part? The remote feeling. You often have Noronqui all to yourself, making for a peaceful dive, just the sound of your own bubbles and the gentle sway of the water. This site is a fantastic choice for those who appreciate healthy coral ecosystems and uncrowded, relaxed diving.

    Typical Noronqui Reef Dive Profile

    5mSafety Stop0m5m 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.

    Today06:1718:1311h 56m daylightGolden hour 17:45

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Noronqui Reef

    Noronqui Reef Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Noronqui Reef, 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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