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Guacamaya Island

Guacamaya, located north of Flamingo and Potrero along the coast in Costa Rica's Guanacaste Province, is a fantastic dive site that offers something for divers of all levels. The island is easily accessible, typically less than a 20-minute boat ride away. With its diverse underwater landscape, Guacamaya provides an unforgettable diving experience.

The depths around Guacamaya range from 5m in the East to almost 30m in the West, offering a varied diving environment. The waters are teeming with an abundance of fish, making every dive an exciting encounter with different species and schools. Keep an eye out for rays, sharks, and turtles, which are commonly spotted in this area. If the water temperature is cool, you may even come across stingrays resting on the sandy bottom.

For those seeking a thrilling underwater adventure, Guacamaya offers the opportunity to dive alongside white tip and nurse sharks. These majestic creatures often seek refuge under the rocks at depths ranging from 10m to 15m. The area is also frequented by eagle rays, mobula rays, and devil rays, adding to the excitement of your dive.

In addition to scuba diving, Guacamaya is a great spot for snorkeling when the conditions allow. The visibility in the water is usually around 9m, ensuring you can fully appreciate the beauty of the vibrant marine life surrounding you.

Whether you're a beginner, advanced diver, or expert, Guacamaya has something to offer everyone. Don't miss the chance to explore this captivating dive site in the crystal-clear waters of Costa Rica's Guanacaste Province.

Diving Conditions Score for Guacamaya Island

8.3
Very Good

Very good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for Guacamaya Island

Depth

16m

Visibility

9m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced
expert

Weather Conditions for Guacamaya Island

Wave Height

0.88m

Wind Speed

2.3 m/s

Water Temp

29.7°C

Visibility

31.06km

Cloud Cover

100%

Wave Period

12.45s

Air Temperature

25.1°C

Precipitation

0.1 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Guacamaya Island
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Dive Score Chart for Guacamaya Island

Best time to dive: 15:00 with score 9.307394023904383/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.86m, Wind 1.6 m/s.Best night dive time: 2:00 with score 8.649338035961273/10.

Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.

Sunrise at Guacamaya Island: 06:00
Sunset at Guacamaya Island: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Guacamaya Island 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.

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Best Overall
15:00

Score: 9.3/10
Waves: 0.86m (12.55s), Wind: 1.6 m/s

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Best Night
2:00

Score: 8.6/10
Waves: 0.86m, Wind: 2.7 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Guacamaya Island
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Guacamaya Island

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 Guacamaya Island

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 Guacamaya Island

January
Score: 9.7
December
Score: 9.7
February
Score: 9.6

Ideal Conditions for Guacamaya Island

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

26.9°C / 80.4°F

March

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

13.1m / 43.0ft

December

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.1m / 3.6ft

November

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Guacamaya Island

Guacamaya Island shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with April being the warmest month (27.2°C) and November the coldest (21.9°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in November with average wave heights of 1.1m 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). January is usually the driest month with 0.1mm 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.

Scoring Legend:
9-10 (Excellent)
7-8 (Good)
5-6 (Average)
3-4 (Poor)
1-2 (Dangerous)

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 19, 2026

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