Stingray Point, Boca Chica
The dive at Stingray offers a captivating combination of larger sandy areas and reef blocks, creating a diverse habitat for marine life. Divers can expect to encounter a variety of fascinating creatures such as stingrays, groupers, triggerfish, snails, and moray eels.
This particular dive site is highly recommended for experienced divers due to its depth. The reef at Stingray is exceptionally well-preserved and holds many surprises. As you venture into the second third of your dive, you'll be greeted by a remarkable sight—a man-sized sponge majestically positioned in the heart of the reef. Other sponges in the area are also quite large and often serve as homes to impressive king crabs. The sandy areas of the dive site are teeming with snails and stingrays, while the coral formations attract an array of vibrant reef fish, including perches and triggerfish.
With a visibility of 17 meters and a maximum depth of 21 meters, Stingray offers an underwater adventure full of beauty and wonder. Located near Boca Chica in Santo Domingo, the welcoming waters of Stingray await advanced divers seeking an unforgettable dive experience in the Dominican Republic.
Diving Conditions Score for Stingray Point, Boca Chica
Very good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Stingray Point, Boca Chica
Depth
21m
Visibility
17m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Stingray Point, Boca Chica
Wave Height
1.06m
Wind Speed
13.9 m/s
Water Temp
29°C
Visibility
34.7km
Cloud Cover
5%
Wave Period
6.05s
Air Temperature
27.9°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Stingray Point, Boca Chica
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 7.720036363636364/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.8m, Wind 8.4 m/s.Best night dive time: 5:00 with score 7.219733333333334/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Stingray Point, Boca Chica 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.
Score: 7.7/10
Waves: 0.8m (5.5s), Wind: 8.4 m/s
Score: 7.2/10
Waves: 0.82m, Wind: 7.9 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Stingray Point, Boca ChicaAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Stingray Point, Boca Chica
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 Stingray Point, Boca Chica
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Stingray Point, Boca Chica
Ideal Conditions for Stingray Point, Boca Chica
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 Stingray Point, Boca Chica
Stingray Point, Boca Chica 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 19, 2026