Cayo Sombrero
Protected Area
Morrocoy
Why dive here
With 259+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, dolphins, lemon sharks, orcas and sea turtles - Cayo Sombrero offers some of Morrocoy & Chichiriviche's richest diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest September, October, November.
Cayo Sombrero offers some gentle diving around rocky outcrops and small coral patches. You’ll generally find parrotfish grazing the algae and damselfish flitting through the nooks. It’s a good spot for newer divers or those looking for a relaxed afternoon, as currents tend to be mild. Surface intervals on the white sand beach are a real treat.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Cayo Sombrero
Cayo Sombrero Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Cayo Sombrero, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (10.49, -67.82) (18km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
30°C
86°F · Range: 28.1–31.1°C
Air Temperature
27°C
81°F
Wind Speed
4.46 m/s
8.7 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1010.4 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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