Cuevitas, Las Ballenas
Cuevitas is a series of small tunnels that are effortlessly navigable, allowing you to easily find your way out upon entry. With good air consumption, you can explore both sides of this dive site. The marine ecosystem is rich with diverse coral, including fan and brain coral. Keep an eye out for fascinating marine creatures such as octopuses, sea cicadas, lobsters, and giant crabs, as they are commonly spotted here.
Located in the Dominican Republic, Cuevitas offers a maximum depth of 14m and a visibility of 14m. This dive site is recommended for advanced divers seeking an exciting underwater adventure. It is situated near El Grillo, Monte Plata, providing easy access and convenience for divers. Start planning your dive at Cuevitas and discover the wonders that await beneath the surface.
Located in the Dominican Republic, Cuevitas offers a maximum depth of 14m and a visibility of 14m. This dive site is recommended for advanced divers seeking an exciting underwater adventure. It is situated near El Grillo, Monte Plata, providing easy access and convenience for divers. Start planning your dive at Cuevitas and discover the wonders that await beneath the surface.
Diving Conditions Score for Cuevitas, Las Ballenas
6.5
Above AverageDecent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Cuevitas, Las Ballenas
Depth
14m
Visibility
14m
Experience Level
advanced
Weather Conditions for Cuevitas, Las Ballenas
Wave Height
0.84m
Wind Speed
17.1 m/s
Water Temp
29.9°C
Visibility
22.28km
Cloud Cover
65%
Wave Period
5.65s
Air Temperature
31.6°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Cuevitas, Las Ballenas
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Dive Score Chart for Cuevitas, Las Ballenas
Best time to dive: 10:00 with score 7.953590163934427/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.74m, Wind 5.6 m/s.Best night dive time: 5:00 with score 7.325662318840579/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Cuevitas, Las Ballenas: 06:00
Sunset at Cuevitas, Las Ballenas: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Cuevitas, 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
10:00Score: 8.0/10
Waves: 0.74m (6.1s), Wind: 5.6 m/s
Best Night
5:00Score: 7.3/10
Waves: 0.74m, Wind: 7 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Cuevitas, Las BallenasAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Cuevitas, 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 Cuevitas, Las Ballenas
Winter
Avg. Score: 10.0/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Cuevitas, Las Ballenas
January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 10.0
March
Score: 10.0
Ideal Conditions for Cuevitas, Las Ballenas
Water Temp
21.9°C / 71.4°F
June
Visibility
20.1m / 65.9ft
October
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Cuevitas, Las Ballenas
Cuevitas, Las Ballenas shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (21.9°C) and December the coldest (17.9°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.2m 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 0.0mm 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 22, 2026
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