Cuba

Santa Cruz Del Norte

Santa Cruz del Norte, in Mayabeque, Cuba, sits along the northern coast facing the Gulf of Mexico. It’s not a major diving hub, but the nearby coastline offers access to Caribbean-style reefs and shallow coastal sites typical of Havana’s north shore. With no local dive centers listed and only a couple of nearby dive sites, diving in this specific city is limited; divers often use Havana or nearby havana-area centers and day trips for reef, wall, and coastal site dives, along with freshwater options farther inland if desired. Expect warm water, moderate visibility, and typical Caribbean marine life closer to popular offshore sites outside the city.

Essential information for traveling in Cuba

About Cuba

Sea
Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico and North Atlanti...
Timezone
America/Havana
Languages
ES
Demonym
Cuban
Phone prefix
+53

Practicalities

Currency
CUP
Voltage
110, 220
Plug type
Type A, Type B
Airports
HAV VRA CMW CCC SNU

Diving specifics

Temperature
°C
Depth units
meters
Pressure
bar
Regulators
DIN Yoke (INT)

Dive sites and dive centers around Santa Cruz del Norte

Nearby Dive Sites (2)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Santa Cruz del Norte

The best time to dive in Santa Cruz del Norte

The best months to dive in Santa Cruz del Norte are from June to September. Temperatures are confortable (27-28°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
22 °C 26 °C 7/10
02 - Feb.
24 °C 26 °C 7/10
03 - Mar.
24 °C 26 °C 8/10
04 - Apr.
25 °C 26 °C 7/10
05 - May
27 °C 28 °C 7/10
06 - Jun.
27 °C 29 °C 6/10
07 - Jul.
28 °C 29 °C 6/10
08 - Aug.
28 °C 30 °C 6/10
09 - Sept.
27 °C 30 °C 5/10
10 - Oct.
26 °C 30 °C 6/10
11 - Nov.
25 °C 28 °C 7/10
12 - Dec.
24 °C 27 °C 7/10

Based on last year's weather. Scores compare months for this destination only and are indicative. A mitigated month may still suit many divers.

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