Los Mogotes
Los Mogotes, located in the Jardines de la Reina National Park, is renowned as one of the finest dive sites for diving enthusiasts. With its stunning features including a mini wall drop-off, vibrant reef, and captivating cavern overhangs teeming with diverse marine life, this dive site is a paradise for underwater exploration.
What sets Los Mogotes apart is its remarkable encounters with schooling tarpon and reef sharks, making it an ideal spot for witnessing these fascinating creatures in their natural habitat. Additionally, keep an eye out for the impressive rainbow parrotfish and the thriving coral that adds to the site's beauty.
With exceptional visibility reaching up to 21m and a maximum depth of 17m, Los Mogotes offers a remarkable diving experience for both beginner and advanced divers. Whether you are new to diving or an experienced diver, this site caters to divers of all skill levels.
Situated in the captivating country of Cuba, Los Mogotes is conveniently located near the city of Camagüey. The accessibility and proximity to this charming location make it a must-visit destination for diving enthusiasts.
Embark on an unforgettable underwater adventure at Los Mogotes and discover the wonders that lie beneath the surface of the water. It's time to dive into the beauty of this remarkable dive site and create memories that will last a lifetime.
What sets Los Mogotes apart is its remarkable encounters with schooling tarpon and reef sharks, making it an ideal spot for witnessing these fascinating creatures in their natural habitat. Additionally, keep an eye out for the impressive rainbow parrotfish and the thriving coral that adds to the site's beauty.
With exceptional visibility reaching up to 21m and a maximum depth of 17m, Los Mogotes offers a remarkable diving experience for both beginner and advanced divers. Whether you are new to diving or an experienced diver, this site caters to divers of all skill levels.
Situated in the captivating country of Cuba, Los Mogotes is conveniently located near the city of Camagüey. The accessibility and proximity to this charming location make it a must-visit destination for diving enthusiasts.
Embark on an unforgettable underwater adventure at Los Mogotes and discover the wonders that lie beneath the surface of the water. It's time to dive into the beauty of this remarkable dive site and create memories that will last a lifetime.
Diving Conditions Score for Los Mogotes
7.5
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Los Mogotes
Depth
17m
Visibility
21m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Los Mogotes
Wave Height
0.58m
Wind Speed
10 m/s
Water Temp
30.9°C
Visibility
15km
Cloud Cover
57.5%
Wave Period
6.3s
Air Temperature
20°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Los Mogotes
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Dive Score Chart for Los Mogotes
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 8.403333333333332/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.58m, Wind 10 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 7.903333333333333/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Los Mogotes: 06:00
Sunset at Los Mogotes: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Los Mogotes 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
6:00Score: 8.4/10
Waves: 0.58m (8s), Wind: 10 m/s
Best Night
0:00Score: 7.9/10
Waves: 0.58m, Wind: 10 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Los MogotesAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Los Mogotes
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 Los Mogotes
Winter
Avg. Score: 9.2/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Los Mogotes
January
Score: 9.2
February
Score: 9.2
November
Score: 9.2
Ideal Conditions for Los Mogotes
Water Temp
26.8°C / 80.2°F
September
Visibility
11.7m / 38.4ft
November
Wave Height
2.3m / 7.5ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Los Mogotes
Los Mogotes shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (28.1°C) and January the coldest (21.0°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 2.3m 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 - Jul 8, 2026
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