

Best for advanced divers, 7-13m, boat entry, moderate current.
Playa Santa on the South Coast of Puerto Rico features a reef and wall topography suitable for advanced divers. The site reaches depths between 7 and 13 metres, with an average depth of 10 metres. Divers typically spend 50 minutes per dive. Conditions vary, with visibility ranging from 12 to 36 metres and moderate currents present. Access to the site requires a boat. Facilities available at the location include parking, showers, changing rooms, toilets, air fills, a dive shop, and boat charter services. Hazards at this site include rip currents and sharp coral.
17.94640, -66.87210
The Wall at La Parguera is a 1,500-foot shelf of reef located 20 minutes offshore.
Trips depart from La Parguera, Lajas, Puerto Rico.
Recorded at this site
Depth
7-13m
Visibility
12-36m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
27-30°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
50 min
No, this site is intended for advanced divers.
The site has a depth range of 7 to 13 metres, with an average depth of 10 metres.
Boat access is required to reach this site.
Divers should be aware of rip currents and sharp coral in the area.
Diving at Playa Santa in La Parguera requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Playa Santa in La Parguera. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 30°C.
Expect moderate currents at Playa Santa in La Parguera. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Playa Santa in La Parguera typically ranges from 12 metres to 36 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.