Guaraguao
Guaraguao is a reef located within Parque Nacional Del Este, offering a maximum depth of 40 feet. This site is particularly suitable for novice divers and snorkelers, providing a great opportunity to explore. What makes Guaraguao unique is its status as an artificial archaeological site. Sunken cannons, cannonballs, and ancient muskets have been brought here for scuba divers to marvel at.
When diving at Guaraguao, you can expect to encounter the vibrant marine life typical of the Caribbean. Keep an eye out for nurse and reef sharks, as well as the possibility of spotting eagle rays, turtles, and stingrays. Additionally, you'll be surrounded by an abundance of fish species, such as snapper, angelfish, grunts, parrot fish, and grouper.
Guaraguao offers excellent visibility, with an average range of 18 meters. The maximum depth you'll reach during your dive is 15 meters. As a beginner diver, this site caters to your skill level, providing a safe and enjoyable experience. Located in the Dominican Republic, specifically near Dominicus, San Rafael del Yuma, La Altagracia, 23200, this dive site offers convenient access for those exploring the area.
When diving at Guaraguao, you can expect to encounter the vibrant marine life typical of the Caribbean. Keep an eye out for nurse and reef sharks, as well as the possibility of spotting eagle rays, turtles, and stingrays. Additionally, you'll be surrounded by an abundance of fish species, such as snapper, angelfish, grunts, parrot fish, and grouper.
Guaraguao offers excellent visibility, with an average range of 18 meters. The maximum depth you'll reach during your dive is 15 meters. As a beginner diver, this site caters to your skill level, providing a safe and enjoyable experience. Located in the Dominican Republic, specifically near Dominicus, San Rafael del Yuma, La Altagracia, 23200, this dive site offers convenient access for those exploring the area.
Diving Conditions Score for Guaraguao
7.5
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Guaraguao
Depth
15m
Visibility
18m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Guaraguao
Wave Height
0.9m
Wind Speed
13.5 m/s
Water Temp
29°C
Visibility
12.38km
Cloud Cover
45%
Wave Period
6.15s
Air Temperature
26.7°C
Precipitation
0.1 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Guaraguao
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Dive Score Chart for Guaraguao
Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 7.697874193548387/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.84m, Wind 15.5 m/s.Best night dive time: 23:00 with score 7.271930434782608/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Guaraguao: 06:00
Sunset at Guaraguao: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Guaraguao 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
17:00Score: 7.7/10
Waves: 0.84m (6.2s), Wind: 15.5 m/s
Best Night
23:00Score: 7.3/10
Waves: 0.8m, Wind: 15 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for GuaraguaoAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Guaraguao
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 Guaraguao
Winter
Avg. Score: 9.6/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Guaraguao
January
Score: 9.7
February
Score: 9.5
December
Score: 9.5
Ideal Conditions for Guaraguao
Water Temp
26.9°C / 80.4°F
July
Visibility
14.7m / 48.2ft
November
Wave Height
1.1m / 3.6ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Guaraguao
Guaraguao shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (27.3°C) and December the coldest (20.5°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 1.1m 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). December is usually the driest month with 0.1mm 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 23, 2026
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