Playuelita
Protected Area
Morrocoy
Why dive here
With 259+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, dolphins, lemon sharks, orcas and sea turtles - Playuelita offers some of Morrocoy & Chichiriviche's richest diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest September, October, November.
Playuelita offers a gentle introduction to diving in Morrocoy, with calm conditions generally making for a relaxed experience. We usually find small schools of snapper and grunt milling around the coral patches. It’s a good spot for newer divers or those looking for a laid-back second dive of the day. Visibility here can vary, but on a good day, it’s a pleasant drift over sand and scattered reef.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Playuelita
Playuelita Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Playuelita, 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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