On the Water
Mayagüez
West Coast
Mayagüez is a port city on Puerto Rico's West Coast, offering dive sites along the shelf with calm Caribbean-facing conditions. It serves as the primary tide reference for the west coast and is an access point for Desecheo Island dive charters.
Diving is possible year-round in Mayagüez, with the best conditions typically found from May to October when the seas are calmer. The area is characterized by microtidal conditions with a range of approximately 0.5 ft and visibility of 40–60 ft, making it a suitable location for diving activities.
- Best season
- Year-round
- Best time
- Year-round diving; calmer seas May–October
- Typical conditions
- Caribbean lee · Viz 40–60 ft · Microtidal ~0.5 ft range
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