Catalina Aquarium
Experience a delightful and accessible dive in the crystal clear waters of the Dominican Republic. This dive site is perfect for beginners and advanced divers alike, offering a shallow depth of up to 12 meters and excellent visibility of 20 meters. Located near La Romana, this site is a popular choice for dive charters as it is the second dive of the trip.
Prepare to be amazed by the diverse marine life that thrives in these Caribbean waters. Encounter graceful nurse and reef sharks, majestic eagle rays, and gentle sea turtles. Stingrays, lobsters, and a vibrant variety of reef life, including snapper, angelfish, grunts, parrotfish, and grouper, also call this dive site home.
Not only is this spot a haven for divers, but it also offers fantastic snorkeling opportunities. Whether you choose to explore the depths or stay closer to the surface, this dive site guarantees unforgettable encounters with the underwater world.
Don't miss the chance to discover the wonders of this stunning dive site in the Dominican Republic. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure filled with incredible marine life and breathtaking underwater vistas.
Prepare to be amazed by the diverse marine life that thrives in these Caribbean waters. Encounter graceful nurse and reef sharks, majestic eagle rays, and gentle sea turtles. Stingrays, lobsters, and a vibrant variety of reef life, including snapper, angelfish, grunts, parrotfish, and grouper, also call this dive site home.
Not only is this spot a haven for divers, but it also offers fantastic snorkeling opportunities. Whether you choose to explore the depths or stay closer to the surface, this dive site guarantees unforgettable encounters with the underwater world.
Don't miss the chance to discover the wonders of this stunning dive site in the Dominican Republic. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure filled with incredible marine life and breathtaking underwater vistas.
Diving Conditions Score for Catalina Aquarium
8
Very GoodVery good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Catalina Aquarium
Depth
12m
Visibility
20m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Catalina Aquarium
Wave Height
0.88m
Wind Speed
12.9 m/s
Water Temp
28.8°C
Visibility
31.1km
Cloud Cover
10%
Wave Period
5.6s
Air Temperature
26.1°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Catalina Aquarium
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Dive Score Chart for Catalina Aquarium
Best time to dive: 12:00 with score 7.8982/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.9m, Wind 17.4 m/s.Best night dive time: 1:00 with score 7.4155/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Catalina Aquarium: 06:00
Sunset at Catalina Aquarium: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Catalina Aquarium are affected by daylight hours. Sunrise occurs at 06:00 and sunset at 18:00, which impacts visibility and water temperature for scuba diving and snorkeling.
Best Overall
12:00Score: 7.9/10
Waves: 0.9m (5.9s), Wind: 17.4 m/s
Safest Overall
14:00Score: 7.9/10
Waves: 0.88m (6s), Wind: 14.2 m/s
Best Night
1:00Score: 7.4/10
Waves: 0.88m, Wind: 14.5 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Catalina AquariumAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Catalina Aquarium
The dive score combines all factors to rate overall diving conditions throughout the year. Higher scores indicate better diving conditions.
Monthly Dive Score Analysis - Seasonal Diving Conditions
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Seasonal DiveScore Chart
This chart displays monthly diveScore data throughout the year, showing seasonal patterns. The data is presented as a bar chart with an overlaid line graph.Dive scores range from 1 to 10, with 10 being optimal conditions.
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Best Season for Catalina Aquarium
Winter
Avg. Score: 9.5/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Catalina Aquarium
January
Score: 9.6
February
Score: 9.4
December
Score: 9.4
Ideal Conditions for Catalina Aquarium
Water Temp
27.2°C / 81.0°F
July
Visibility
13.8m / 45.3ft
November
Wave Height
1.4m / 4.6ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Catalina Aquarium
Catalina Aquarium shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (27.4°C) and December the coldest (20.6°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 1.4m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in January with a low wave steepness ratio, creating gentler swells. January offers the longest wave periods (8.0s), creating more comfortable and predictable conditions for boat entries and exits. Ocean currents are slowest in January (0.5m/s) and strongest in January (0.5m/s). January is usually the driest month with 0.1mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during January to March, when ocean conditions are calmer with long-period waves and currents are typically weaker. Experienced divers might enjoy the challenges and potentially better visibility during the shoulder seasons, with moderate currents that can improve marine life encounters.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 20, 2026
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