Manolo Cave
Explore a thrilling reef dive in the crystal-clear waters of the Dominican Republic. This captivating dive site offers a small cave/cavern, perfect for adventurous divers to discover and exciting swim-throughs to navigate. Immerse yourself in a vibrant underwater world teeming with flourishing reef life and an array of multicolored hard and soft corals.
As you delve deeper into the depths, keep an eye out for the elusive nurse sharks concealed under rocky ledges. The captivating marine life doesn't stop there – encounter the typical Caribbean inhabitants such as nurse and reef sharks, majestic eagle rays, graceful turtles, and graceful stingrays. Furthermore, prepare to be mesmerized by the pulsating dance of an abundant fish population. Snappers, angelfish, grunts, parrotfish, and groupers populate these pristine waters, creating a sensational display of colors and movement.
With a maximum depth of 13m and visibility extending up to 16m, this dive site caters to both beginners and advanced divers, offering an unforgettable experience for all skill levels. Located in Punta Cana, Higüey, La Altagracia, 23300, Dominican Republic, this captivating site promises an exhilarating underwater adventure that will leave divers in awe of the Caribbean's underwater treasures.
As you delve deeper into the depths, keep an eye out for the elusive nurse sharks concealed under rocky ledges. The captivating marine life doesn't stop there – encounter the typical Caribbean inhabitants such as nurse and reef sharks, majestic eagle rays, graceful turtles, and graceful stingrays. Furthermore, prepare to be mesmerized by the pulsating dance of an abundant fish population. Snappers, angelfish, grunts, parrotfish, and groupers populate these pristine waters, creating a sensational display of colors and movement.
With a maximum depth of 13m and visibility extending up to 16m, this dive site caters to both beginners and advanced divers, offering an unforgettable experience for all skill levels. Located in Punta Cana, Higüey, La Altagracia, 23300, Dominican Republic, this captivating site promises an exhilarating underwater adventure that will leave divers in awe of the Caribbean's underwater treasures.
Diving Conditions Score for Manolo Cave
7.2
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Manolo Cave
Depth
13m
Visibility
16m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Manolo Cave
Wave Height
1.62m
Wind Speed
10 m/s
Water Temp
28.7°C
Visibility
15km
Cloud Cover
57.5%
Wave Period
6s
Air Temperature
20°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Manolo Cave
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Dive Score Chart for Manolo Cave
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 6.766666666666667/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.62m, Wind 10 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 6.266666666666667/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Manolo Cave: 06:00
Sunset at Manolo Cave: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Manolo Cave 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: 6.8/10
Waves: 1.62m (8s), Wind: 10 m/s
Best Night
0:00Score: 6.3/10
Waves: 1.62m, Wind: 10 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Manolo CaveAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Manolo Cave
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 Manolo Cave
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 Manolo Cave
January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 10.0
March
Score: 10.0
Ideal Conditions for Manolo Cave
Water Temp
21.9°C / 71.4°F
June
Visibility
20.1m / 65.9ft
May
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Manolo Cave
Manolo Cave 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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