United States

Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico offers diverse Caribbean diving with warm, clear waters and a mix of shore and boat-accessible sites. In the north and northwest, expect limestone walls, coral formations, and pelagic encounters; in the south and east, feature-rich reefs, wrecks, and patch reefs around Vieques, Culebra, and Vieques' offshore areas. The main hubs around San Juan, Bayamón, and Aguadilla provide year-round access, with a network of dive centers offering reef, wreck, and night dives. Visibility commonly ranges from good to very good, with tropical marine life including barracuda, reef fish, sea turtles, and occasional larger pelagics. This administrative region comprises main urban areas and several offshore keys, making it a practical base for exploring Puerto Rico’s coastal dive sites.

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About United States

Sea
The Coastal Waters of Southeast Alaska and Brit...
Timezone
America/Puerto_Rico
Languages
EN
Demonym
American
Phone prefix
+1

Practicalities

Currency
USD
Plug type
Type A, Type B
Airports
MIA FLL MCO LAX SFO

Diving specifics

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

Top scuba diving cities in the region of Puerto Rico

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Dive sites and dive centers around Puerto Rico

The cities

The best time to dive in Puerto Rico

The best months to dive in Puerto Rico are from October to November. Temperatures are confortable (27-28°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
26 °C 27 °C 6/10
02 - Feb.
26 °C 27 °C 5/10
03 - Mar.
26 °C 27 °C 6/10
04 - Apr.
26 °C 27 °C 5/10
05 - May
27 °C 28 °C 5/10
06 - Jun.
27 °C 28 °C 5/10
07 - Jul.
28 °C 29 °C 5/10
08 - Aug.
28 °C 29 °C 4/10
09 - Sept.
28 °C 30 °C 4/10
10 - Oct.
28 °C 30 °C 4/10
11 - Nov.
27 °C 29 °C 5/10
12 - Dec.
27 °C 28 °C 6/10

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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