

Best for advanced divers, 5-35m, boat entry, moderate current.
La Guasa is a demanding dive site in Los Roques featuring a combination of reef, pinnacle, and drop-off topography. The site ranges from 5 to 35 metres in depth, with an average of 29 metres. Divers experience moderate currents that can strengthen unexpectedly, necessitating advanced certification and precise buoyancy control, especially along the sharp wall of the drop-off. Visibility typically spans 15 to 30 metres, allowing for clear views of the underwater structure. Access is by boat only, located 800 metres from shore. Night diving is permitted at this location. Divers should be aware of potential hazards including deep water, sharks, and strong currents.
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Current behaviour at La Guasa can shift quickly, so brief your boat crew on pick-up signals and agree on a surface marker buoy protocol before you descend. Check locally for up-to-date conditions and to confirm which operators run dedicated advanced charters to this site.
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Depth
5-35m
Visibility
15-30m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
26-28°C
Current
Moderate
Best Time
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
No, this site requires advanced certification due to the depth, potential for strong currents, and the technical nature of the drop-off.
The site ranges from 5 to 35 metres, with an average depth of 29 metres.
La Guasa is located 800 metres from shore and requires boat access.
Visibility ranges from 15 to 30 metres, with water temperatures between 26C and 28C. Moderate currents are common and can strengthen during the dive.
Divers should maintain buoyancy control, stay close to the boat entry point, and agree on surface marker buoy protocols with the crew before descending.
Diving at La Guasa in Los Roques requires the following certifications: Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at La Guasa in Los Roques. Water temperatures range from 26°C to 28°C.
The best months to visit La Guasa in Los Roques are June, July, August, September, and October. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.