Conditions & tides
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Marine forecast via Copernicus Marine. Score is a rule-based guide from swell/wind vs. the site's exposure — always dive your own assessment.
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About this site
This dive site in Costa Rica's Gulf of Nicoya offers vibrant coral gardens teeming with marine life. Expect encounters with reef fish, rays, and occasional white-tip reef sharks. The gentle slope and clear waters make it ideal for beginners, while the rich biodiversity keeps advanced divers engaged. Visibility ranges from 10-20 meters, with water temperatures around 26-29°C year-round. The site's sheltered location in Herradura Bay ensures calm conditions, perfect for relaxed exploration.
Marine life here
Confirmed by our research team, reported by independent divers, or observed nearby via iNaturalist — each entry is labelled with its source.
Sally Lightfoot CrabGrapsus grapsusReported here · unconfirmed
Agassiz's ChromodoridFelimare agassiziiReported here · unconfirmed
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