

Best for beginner divers, 9-12m, boat entry, moderate current.
Punta Tamarindo Grande, located off Culebrita, features a combination of reef and wall topography. The site is suitable for beginners, with average depths ranging from 9 to 12 metres. Divers can expect moderate currents and visibility between 5 and 10 metres. Marine life recorded at the site includes purple sea fans, wrasses, and sea bass. Other species observed include stoplight parrotfish, foureye butterflyfish, fairy basslet, redband parrotfish, groupers, Pacific trumpetfish, queen parrotfish, blue tang, Caribbean spiny lobster, sergeants, and soldierfish. Access is by boat only, located 2000 metres from shore. Divers should exercise caution regarding sharp rocks and coral while navigating the underwater terrain.
18.32343, -65.33230
Reach the site by boat and confirm current departure operators locally, as facilities are not fixed. Arriving earlier in the day typically means calmer surface conditions for the boat ride out.
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Recorded at this site
Depth
9-12m
Visibility
5-10m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
27-30°C
Current
Moderate
Best Time
Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Divers regularly encounter purple sea fans, wrasses, and sea bass. Other species recorded include stoplight parrotfish, foureye butterflyfish, fairy basslet, redband parrotfish, groupers, Pacific trumpetfish, queen parrotfish, blue tang, Caribbean spiny lobster, sergeants, and soldierfish.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners due to its manageable depth range of 9 to 12 metres.
The average depth is 11 metres, with the site generally ranging between 9 and 12 metres.
This is a boat dive located 2000 metres from shore; a boat is required to reach the site.
Water temperatures range from 27 to 30 degrees Celsius, and visibility is typically between 5 and 10 metres with moderate currents.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Punta Tamarindo Grande in Culebra. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit Punta Tamarindo Grande in Culebra are April, May, June, July, August, September, and October. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.