Picadilly
Located just a quick 10-minute boat ride from Boca Chica in the lagoon of the beautiful Dominican Republic, this dive site is a must-visit for divers of all levels. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced diver, you'll find this site to be perfect for your underwater exploration.
With depths ranging from approximately 13 to 22 meters, this site offers a diverse and vibrant marine ecosystem. You'll encounter a plethora of reef fish, such as groupers, triggerfish, moray eels, and even the occasional lobster and snail. Keep an eye out for the impressive sponges that serve as homes for king crabs.
Easy to navigate and ideal for a relaxed dive, this site offers a maximum depth of 20 meters, making it suitable for divers of all skill levels. The reef and sandy areas are well-vegetated, providing a colorful backdrop for your underwater adventure. The shallow area is particularly inviting, allowing you to enjoy a leisurely dive while surrounded by thriving marine life.
With excellent visibility of 15 meters, you'll be able to fully appreciate the underwater wonders that await you at this dive site. So, whether you're a beginner or an advanced diver, come and explore the hidden treasures of this centrally located dive site in the magnificent waters of the Dominican Republic.
With depths ranging from approximately 13 to 22 meters, this site offers a diverse and vibrant marine ecosystem. You'll encounter a plethora of reef fish, such as groupers, triggerfish, moray eels, and even the occasional lobster and snail. Keep an eye out for the impressive sponges that serve as homes for king crabs.
Easy to navigate and ideal for a relaxed dive, this site offers a maximum depth of 20 meters, making it suitable for divers of all skill levels. The reef and sandy areas are well-vegetated, providing a colorful backdrop for your underwater adventure. The shallow area is particularly inviting, allowing you to enjoy a leisurely dive while surrounded by thriving marine life.
With excellent visibility of 15 meters, you'll be able to fully appreciate the underwater wonders that await you at this dive site. So, whether you're a beginner or an advanced diver, come and explore the hidden treasures of this centrally located dive site in the magnificent waters of the Dominican Republic.
Diving Conditions Score for Picadilly
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 Picadilly
Depth
20m
Visibility
15m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Picadilly
Wave Height
1.46m
Wind Speed
17.7 m/s
Water Temp
29°C
Visibility
30.54km
Cloud Cover
72%
Wave Period
6.4s
Air Temperature
31.3°C
Precipitation
0.1 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Picadilly
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Dive Score Chart for Picadilly
Best time to dive: 8:00 with score 7.3357/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.16m, Wind 3.1 m/s.Best night dive time: 5:00 with score 6.422366666666667/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Picadilly: 06:00
Sunset at Picadilly: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Picadilly 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
8:00Score: 7.3/10
Waves: 1.16m (6.45s), Wind: 3.1 m/s
Safest Overall
10:00Score: 7.3/10
Waves: 1.16m (6.55s), Wind: 3.6 m/s
Best Night
5:00Score: 6.4/10
Waves: 1.14m, Wind: 8.8 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for PicadillyAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Picadilly
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 Picadilly
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 Picadilly
January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 10.0
March
Score: 10.0
Ideal Conditions for Picadilly
Water Temp
21.8°C / 71.2°F
June
Visibility
20.1m / 65.9ft
May
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Picadilly
Picadilly shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (21.8°C) and December the coldest (17.8°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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