Punta Cana
Silver Bank · Dominican Republic
Punta Cana offers a range of shallow reef dives and some deeper sites with vibrant coral formations. Marine life includes various reef fish and occasional larger pelagics like nurse sharks and stingrays. Expect clear waters and gentle currents on most dives.
Conditions
Depth
5 to 30 m
Open water and up
Current
Usually gentle
Can pick up on the edge
Visibility
18 to 30 m
Clearest in the calm season
Water
26 to 30°C
3mm wetsuit
Month by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water (°C) | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 |
| Vis (m) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Current | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle |
Your chances of seeing each animal
Common Gallinule
Last confirmed Jul 7, 2026 · 234 records
Almost always
Nearly every dive
Bark Anole
Last confirmed Jun 24, 2026 · 214 records
Almost always
Nearly every dive
Palmchat
Last confirmed Jul 7, 2026 · 174 records
Almost always
Nearly every dive
Hispaniolan Woodpecker
Last confirmed Jul 2, 2026 · 152 records
Almost always
Nearly every dive
Greater Antillean Grackle
Last confirmed Jun 14, 2026 · 135 records
Almost always
Nearly every dive
Nurse Shark
Last confirmed May 20, 2024 · 5 records
Very likely
Most dives
Blue Tang
Last confirmed May 20, 2024 · 10 records
Very likely
Most dives
Southern Stingray
Last confirmed Mar 30, 2026 · 4 records
Likely
About 6 in 10 dives
Gear