

Best for beginner divers, 1-59m, shore entry.
Blue Hole is a spring-fed freshwater site located in the Santa Rosa Sinkholes. The site features a rock-walled perimeter that provides a defined area for snorkeling. Depths at this location range from 1 to 10 metres, with an average depth of 5 metres. Visibility typically varies between 5 and 15 metres. Access is via the shore, and the site includes facilities such as parking, toilets, showers, and changing rooms. A floating inflatable obstacle course is present on the water surface. The site is suitable for beginners and offers a typical session duration of 120 minutes.
34.93865, -104.67145
Divers must use high-altitude dive tables to compute dive profiles and decompression stops due to the site elevation of 1407 metres.
Located at 1085 Blue Hole Rd, Santa Rosa, NM. Open Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
No known hazards
Recorded at this site
Depth
Up to 59m
Visibility
5-15m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Typical Dive
120 min
Best Time
Year-round
Yes, this site is suitable for beginners.
The depth ranges from 1 to 10 metres, with an average depth of 5 metres.
Access to the water is via the shore.
Yes, snorkeling is permitted, though it has a snorkel rating of 2 out of 5.
Diving at Blue Hole in Santa Rosa requires the following certifications: Diver Certification Card. Always dive within your training limits.
The best months to visit Blue Hole in Santa Rosa are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Visibility at Blue Hole in Santa Rosa typically ranges from 5 metres to 15 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.