What level of diving experience is required for Punta Cana?

Punta Cana is rated beginner with depths of 8–18 m. A PADI Open Water certification or equivalent is the minimum recommended.

What marine life can you see at Punta Cana?

At Punta Cana, divers commonly encounter: Octopus, Moray Eels, Nudibranchs, Scorpionfish, Sea Bream, Barracuda.

What is the best time to dive Punta Cana?

The best time to dive Punta Cana is: May to October.

Where is Punta Cana located?

Punta Cana is located in Spain, in the Maresme region (coordinates: 41.5640, 2.5020).

Punta Cana

Maresme, 🇪🇸 SpainBeginner

Depth8m - 18m

Best seasonMay to October

DifficultyBeginner

Description

Punta Cana is a sheltered rocky point at 8-18 meters with posidonia seagrass meadows and gentle currents. Seahorses, pipefish, and cuttlefish are regularly observed, making it a macro photography paradise.

Marine life

Octopus Moray Eels Nudibranchs Scorpionfish Sea Bream Barracuda

Map

depth10–18mOctopusMoray Eels+4

Dive centers near this site

Dive Punta Cana with one of these PADI or SSI certified centers within 20 km.

SSI

Verified

POSIDONIA DIVE

Catalonia

📍 0.83 km

SSIPADI

Verified

BCN Diving

Barcelona, Catalonia

📍 30.37 km

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Maresme

Live conditionsCalm

0.4m

Wave height · Overcast

Next 24 hoursnow

Water

22°C

Air

18°C

Wind

8km/h

ENE

Forecast from Open-Meteo, updated every 15 minutes

Swell

0.4 m

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November 2023

Visibility: 18 mModerate current

Hammerhead SharkEagle Ray

Great spot for advanced divers. Currents can be tricky but the marine life makes it worth it.

July 2023

Visibility: 30 mNo current

Whale SharkManta Ray

One of the best dive sites in the region. Highly recommended.