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Stingray Point, Boca Chica

Stingray, an exciting dive site in the waters of the Dominican Republic, is conveniently situated just a 12-minute boat ride southeast of Boca Chica. This captivating dive spot boasts a buoy that is anchored at approximately 16 meters depth, making it more suitable for advanced divers. The reef at Stingray stretches in a southeasterly direction, providing an incredible underwater landscape to explore.

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

6.6
Above Average

Decent conditions, proceed with caution.
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

advanced

Weather Conditions for Stingray Point, Boca Chica

Wave Height

1.52m

Wind Speed

12.6 m/s

Water Temp

29.5°C

Visibility

30.8km

Cloud Cover

83%

Wave Period

6.65s

Air Temperature

29.9°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Stingray Point, Boca Chica
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Dive Score Chart for Stingray Point, Boca Chica

Best time to dive: 7:00 with score 6.989033333333333/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.04m, Wind 12.5 m/s.Best night dive time: 3:00 with score 6.505133333333334/10.

Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.

Sunrise at Stingray Point, Boca Chica: 06:00
Sunset at Stingray Point, Boca Chica: 18:00

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.

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Best Overall
7:00

Score: 7.0/10
Waves: 1.04m (5.75s), Wind: 12.5 m/s

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Safest Overall
6:00

Score: 7.0/10
Waves: 1.02m (5.7s), Wind: 13.2 m/s

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Best Night
3:00

Score: 6.5/10
Waves: 0.96m, Wind: 13.5 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Stingray Point, Boca Chica
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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

Avg. Score: 9.6/10

Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.

Best Months for Stingray Point, Boca Chica

January
Score: 9.8
December
Score: 9.6
February
Score: 9.5

Ideal Conditions for Stingray Point, Boca Chica

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

26.9°C / 80.4°F

June

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

14.8m / 48.6ft

January

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.0m / 3.3ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

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 (26.9°C) and December the coldest (20.2°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 1.0m 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.

Scoring Legend:
9-10 (Excellent)
7-8 (Good)
5-6 (Average)
3-4 (Poor)
1-2 (Dangerous)

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jul 9, 2026

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