

Best for advanced divers, 20-36m, boat entry, strong current.
Punta Maria is a high-energy wall and reef site located 500 metres off Cocos Island. This advanced dive features depths ranging from 20 to 36 metres, with an average depth of 25 metres. Divers encounter strong currents, surge, and variable visibility between 15 and 30 metres. Thermoclines frequently cause temperature drops within the 25 to 28C range. Due to the exposed nature of the site and unpredictable current shifts, boat entry is required. Divers must possess advanced certification and strong buoyancy control skills to navigate this remote environment. Always confirm conditions with your liveaboard crew and maintain a surface marker buoy for safety during drift dives.
5.53107, -87.09120
Current direction and intensity at Punta Maria can change with little warning, so confirm conditions with your liveaboard crew before descending and agree on a clear abort signal with your buddy. Keep your surface marker buoy accessible throughout the dive as drift separations in this current are a real possibility.
Reached only by liveaboard, approximately 36 hour crossing from Puntarenas.
Recorded at this site
Depth
20-36m
Visibility
15-30m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
25-28°C
Current
Strong
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Jan, Feb, Mar, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
No, this site is for advanced divers only due to strong currents, surge, and deep water conditions.
The site ranges from 20 to 36 metres, with an average depth of 25 metres.
Punta Maria is a boat-only dive site located 500 metres from shore.
Hazards include strong currents, surge, deep water, and variable visibility that can shift with little warning.
No, this is a deep, current-swept dive site intended for scuba diving.
Diving at Punta Maria in Cocos Island requires the following certifications: Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Punta Maria in Cocos Island. Water temperatures range from 25°C to 28°C.
The best months to visit Punta Maria in Cocos Island are January, February, March, June, July, August, September, October, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Punta Maria in Cocos Island can have strong currents. Advanced experience with drift diving and current navigation is recommended.
Visibility at Punta Maria in Cocos Island typically ranges from 15 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.