CAYO NORTE
Dive in a place renowned for its exceptional visibility and diverse marine life, including green moray eels, turtles, and barracudas. With a maximum depth of 26 meters, this dive site offers a captivating experience with its vibrant coral and sandy bottom. Explore various attractions such as the Virgin, Christ, Simile of the Titanic, Garden, and Underwater Plaza, where you'll encounter thriving schools of fish and a thriving reef ecosystem.
Located in the turquoise waters of "Morrocoy," a renowned national park in Venezuela, this dive site is named after the turtles that nest on its pristine beaches. Within the park, you'll discover a cluster of islets surrounded by stunning coral reefs teeming with abundant marine life. One of these islets is Cayo Norte (North Key) which lies within the strategic reserve of Fauna and Flora de Quare. Accessible only for diving, snorkeling, and other low-impact activities, this area serves as a crucial spawning ground for the Green and Hawksbill turtles.
Enhance your diving experience with a visibility of 11 meters and a maximum depth of 18 meters, making it ideal for advanced divers. Immerse yourself in the natural wonders of this picturesque dive site located in Municipio Silva, Falcon State, Venezuela.
Located in the turquoise waters of "Morrocoy," a renowned national park in Venezuela, this dive site is named after the turtles that nest on its pristine beaches. Within the park, you'll discover a cluster of islets surrounded by stunning coral reefs teeming with abundant marine life. One of these islets is Cayo Norte (North Key) which lies within the strategic reserve of Fauna and Flora de Quare. Accessible only for diving, snorkeling, and other low-impact activities, this area serves as a crucial spawning ground for the Green and Hawksbill turtles.
Enhance your diving experience with a visibility of 11 meters and a maximum depth of 18 meters, making it ideal for advanced divers. Immerse yourself in the natural wonders of this picturesque dive site located in Municipio Silva, Falcon State, Venezuela.
Diving Conditions Score for CAYO NORTE
7.5
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for CAYO NORTE
Depth
18m
Visibility
11m
Experience Level
advanced
Weather Conditions for CAYO NORTE
Wave Height
0.92m
Wind Speed
24.9 m/s
Water Temp
27°C
Visibility
12.1km
Cloud Cover
66%
Wave Period
4.75s
Air Temperature
27.1°C
Precipitation
0.1 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for CAYO NORTE
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Dive Score Chart for CAYO NORTE
Best time to dive: 15:00 with score 8.308443859649124/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.84m, Wind 3.8 m/s.Best night dive time: 18:00 with score 7.059565217391304/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at CAYO NORTE: 06:00
Sunset at CAYO NORTE: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at CAYO NORTE 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
15:00Score: 8.3/10
Waves: 0.84m (5.7s), Wind: 3.8 m/s
Best Night
18:00Score: 7.1/10
Waves: 0.86m, Wind: 14.8 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for CAYO NORTEAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at CAYO NORTE
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 CAYO NORTE
Winter
Avg. Score: 9.2/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for CAYO NORTE
January
Score: 9.3
February
Score: 9.2
March
Score: 9.1
Ideal Conditions for CAYO NORTE
Water Temp
26.5°C / 79.7°F
June
Visibility
10.4m / 34.1ft
April
Wave Height
2.2m / 7.2ft
November
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for CAYO NORTE
CAYO NORTE shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (26.5°C) and January the coldest (21.8°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in November with average wave heights of 2.2m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in November 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). April is usually the driest month with 0.8mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during November to January, 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 30, 2026
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