

Best for beginner divers, 15-60m, boat entry, moderate current.
Boca de Cote is a reef site in Los Roques offering a wide depth range from 15 to 60 metres. Divers experience consistent visibility of 30 metres, providing clear sightlines across the reef. The site is accessed by boat and features a moderate current, which requires careful planning with the boat crew before descent. While the site accommodates a range of depths, beginner divers should remain within their certification limits in the shallower sections. Hazards include potential entanglement risks within the reef structure, sharp coral, and surface boat traffic. Divers should confirm equipment and guide availability locally before arrival, as on-site facilities are not guaranteed.
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Talk to your boat operator before the dive about current direction and timing, as a moderate current can catch beginner divers off guard at this site. Confirm equipment rental and guide availability locally before you travel, as facilities are not guaranteed on-site.
Located on the southern barrier reef approximately 8 nm from Gran Roque.
Recorded at this site
Depth
15-60m
Visibility
30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
24-26°C
Current
Moderate
Best Time
Year-round
The site ranges from 15 to 60 metres deep.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, though they should stay within the shallower end of the depth range and adhere to their certification limits.
Access to Boca de Cote is by boat.
Visibility is consistently 30 metres, with water temperatures ranging between 24 and 26C. A moderate current is present.
Divers should watch for entanglement risks within the reef structure, avoid touching sharp coral or rocks, and remain aware of surface boat traffic.
Diving at Boca de Cote in Gran Roque requires the following certifications: Advanced Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Boca de Cote in Gran Roque. Water temperatures range from 24°C to 26°C.
The best months to visit Boca de Cote in Gran Roque 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.