Cinco Metros, Las Ballenas
Located near the Ballenas Islands, "Cinco Metro" is a popular dive site in the Dominican Republic. This site offers a gradual descent from 2m to 6m, making it ideal for snorkeling and first-time dives for beginners.
Divers can expect to encounter an abundance of fan coral and brain coral, creating a stunning underwater landscape. The site is also home to schools of snappers, surgeonfish, and parrotfish, adding to the vibrant marine life that can be observed.
With a visibility of 14m and a maximum depth of 12m, "Cinco Metro" provides a clear and immersive diving experience. Whether you're exploring the waters for the first time or seeking a picturesque snorkeling adventure, this dive site offers the perfect opportunity to discover the beauty of the underwater world near El Grillo, Monte Plata, Dominican Republic.
Divers can expect to encounter an abundance of fan coral and brain coral, creating a stunning underwater landscape. The site is also home to schools of snappers, surgeonfish, and parrotfish, adding to the vibrant marine life that can be observed.
With a visibility of 14m and a maximum depth of 12m, "Cinco Metro" provides a clear and immersive diving experience. Whether you're exploring the waters for the first time or seeking a picturesque snorkeling adventure, this dive site offers the perfect opportunity to discover the beauty of the underwater world near El Grillo, Monte Plata, Dominican Republic.
Diving Conditions Score for Cinco Metros, Las Ballenas
9.6
ExcellentExcellent diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Cinco Metros, Las Ballenas
Depth
12m
Visibility
14m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Cinco Metros, Las Ballenas
Wave Height
0.7m
Wind Speed
1.8 m/s
Water Temp
28.2°C
Visibility
34.38km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
6s
Air Temperature
25.9°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Cinco Metros, Las Ballenas
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Dive Score Chart for Cinco Metros, Las Ballenas
Best time to dive: 8:00 with score 9.783833333333334/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.72m, Wind 0.3 m/s.Best night dive time: 5:00 with score 8.932061904761905/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Cinco Metros, Las Ballenas: 06:00
Sunset at Cinco Metros, Las Ballenas: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Cinco Metros, Las Ballenas 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
8:00Score: 9.8/10
Waves: 0.72m (6s), Wind: 0.3 m/s
Best Night
5:00Score: 8.9/10
Waves: 0.68m, Wind: 4.7 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Cinco Metros, Las BallenasAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Cinco Metros, Las Ballenas
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 Cinco Metros, Las Ballenas
Winter
Avg. Score: 9.7/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Cinco Metros, Las Ballenas
January
Score: 9.9
December
Score: 9.7
February
Score: 9.5
Ideal Conditions for Cinco Metros, Las Ballenas
Water Temp
26.9°C / 80.4°F
July
Visibility
14.6m / 47.9ft
December
Wave Height
0.9m / 3.0ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Cinco Metros, Las Ballenas
Cinco Metros, Las Ballenas shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (27.8°C) and December the coldest (20.9°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.9m 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). June is usually the driest month with 0.7mm 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 21, 2026
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