Cayo Piedra Reef
Discover an exceptional dive site nestled in the Varadero area, just east of Havana, Cuba. This popular location offers a thrilling underwater adventure with intentionally sunken ancient yachts, frigates, and planes awaiting exploration.
Immerse yourself in a vibrant marine ecosystem as you encounter a diverse array of marine life. Nurse and reef sharks, graceful eagle rays, enchanting turtles, and a myriad of colorful fish including snapper, angelfish, grunts, anemones, and grouper call this sunken world their home.
With an impressive visibility of 21 meters and a maximum depth of 14 meters, this dive site provides an ideal environment for divers of all levels, especially beginners.
Embark on a memorable diving experience just a short distance from Memories Varadero Beach Resort, Autopista Sur, Varadero, Cárdenas, Matanzas, Cuba. Explore the underwater wonders and uncover the secrets that lie beneath the surface.
Immerse yourself in a vibrant marine ecosystem as you encounter a diverse array of marine life. Nurse and reef sharks, graceful eagle rays, enchanting turtles, and a myriad of colorful fish including snapper, angelfish, grunts, anemones, and grouper call this sunken world their home.
With an impressive visibility of 21 meters and a maximum depth of 14 meters, this dive site provides an ideal environment for divers of all levels, especially beginners.
Embark on a memorable diving experience just a short distance from Memories Varadero Beach Resort, Autopista Sur, Varadero, Cárdenas, Matanzas, Cuba. Explore the underwater wonders and uncover the secrets that lie beneath the surface.
Diving Conditions Score for Cayo Piedra Reef
6.9
Above AverageDecent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Cayo Piedra Reef
Depth
14m
Visibility
21m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Cayo Piedra Reef
Wave Height
0.32m
Wind Speed
18.6 m/s
Water Temp
31.8°C
Visibility
21.3km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
2.85s
Air Temperature
28.9°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Cayo Piedra Reef
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Dive Score Chart for Cayo Piedra Reef
Best time to dive: 14:00 with score 7.980241025641026/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.18m, Wind 12.8 m/s.Best night dive time: 18:00 with score 7.336158192090395/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Cayo Piedra Reef: 06:00
Sunset at Cayo Piedra Reef: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Cayo Piedra Reef 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
14:00Score: 8.0/10
Waves: 0.18m (3.9s), Wind: 12.8 m/s
Best Night
18:00Score: 7.3/10
Waves: 0.22m, Wind: 20 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Cayo Piedra ReefAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Cayo Piedra Reef
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 Piedra Reef
Winter
Avg. Score: 9.1/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Cayo Piedra Reef
February
Score: 9.1
November
Score: 9.1
December
Score: 9.1
Ideal Conditions for Cayo Piedra Reef
Water Temp
27.2°C / 81.0°F
June
Visibility
11.7m / 38.4ft
October
Wave Height
2.7m / 8.9ft
September
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Cayo Piedra Reef
Cayo Piedra Reef shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (28.1°C) and January the coldest (19.6°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in September with average wave heights of 2.7m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in September 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). February is usually the driest month with 0.3mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during September to November, 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 - Jul 3, 2026
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