Best for intermediate divers, 10-30m, boat entry, mild current.
Underwater forest is a freshwater dive site in El Salvador featuring a combination of natural reef and artificial reef structures. Divers access the site by boat, with depths ranging from 10 to 30 metres. Conditions include mild currents and visibility between 1 and 6 metres. A marked thermocline exists between 12 and 15 metres, where water temperatures shift from 29 to 30 degrees Celsius in the upper layer to cooler temperatures below. Due to the depth and potential for boat traffic, this site is suited for intermediate divers. There is no specific marine life data available for this location.
13.84929, -89.53016
Contact Water Quest to organise the dive.
By car: ~1 hour from San Salvador, 30 min from Santa Ana.
Expected in this region. No sightings logged here yet.
Depth
10-30m
Visibility
1-6m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
29-30°C
Current
Mild
Best Time
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Nov, Dec
No nearby dive sites found within 50km.
No, this site is rated for intermediate divers due to the depth and presence of boat traffic.
The site reaches depths between 10 and 30 metres.
This is a boat dive; a boat is required to access the site.
Water temperatures typically range from 29 to 30 degrees Celsius, with a thermocline occurring between 12 and 15 metres.
Divers should be cautious of boat traffic in the area and the depth of the site.
Diving at Underwater forest in Santa Ana requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Underwater forest in Santa Ana. Water temperatures range from 29°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit Underwater forest in Santa Ana are January, February, March, April, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
