Gran Roque
Why dive here
With 259+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, dolphins, lemon sharks, orcas and sea turtles - Gran Roque offers some of Morrocoy & Chichiriviche's richest diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest September, October, November.
Gran Roque offers straightforward diving, a good spot for a relaxed day on the water. You'll find a mix of rocky outcrops and some sandy patches, with a scattering of corals attracting smaller reef fish. It’s a solid choice for newer divers or those looking for an easy second dive, nothing too challenging here. We often see snapper and grunt cruising around, and the occasional turtle if you're lucky.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Gran Roque
Gran Roque Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Gran Roque, 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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