

Best for beginner divers, 6-15m, boat entry, mild current.
Culebrita West is a reef site located off Culebrita, Puerto Rico, suitable for beginner divers. The site features depths ranging from 6 to 15 metres, with an average depth of 10 metres. Divers experience mild currents and visibility between 12 and 30 metres. Water temperatures remain warm throughout the year, fluctuating between 27 and 30 degrees Celsius. Access is by boat only, and divers should remain aware of boat traffic when surfacing. When navigating the reef, maintain neutral buoyancy to avoid contact with sharp coral and sea urchins. Species recorded around this area include green sea turtles, nurse sharks, French angelfish, and various parrotfish and wrasses.
18.31295, -65.23180
Boat traffic in the area can be active, so stay close to your group and surface with a delayed surface marker buoy to make yourself visible. Check locally for current facility information before you go, as amenities at this site can change.
Culebra is a separate island from mainland Puerto Rico, accessible by air or ferry.
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
6-15m
Visibility
12-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
27-30°C
Current
Mild
Species recorded around this area include green sea turtles, nurse sharks, French angelfish, great barracuda, and various reef fish such as wrasses, parrotfish, and blue tang.
Yes, Culebrita West is considered a suitable reef dive for newly certified divers due to the mild currents and manageable depths.
The depth at Culebrita West ranges from 6 to 15 metres, with an average depth of 10 metres.
This site is boat access only and is located approximately 9000 metres from the shore.
While the site is primarily used for diving, the shallow sections of the reef are accessible, though boat traffic requires caution at the surface.
Diving at Culebrita West in Culebra requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Culebrita West in Culebra. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 30°C.
Culebrita West in Culebra typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Culebrita West in Culebra typically ranges from 12 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.