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Desecheo Island Wall

Puerto Rico - Desecheo/Rincón, United States
Open Water suggested3–40 m depthBoat entryRash guard or 2mm shorty typical

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Desecheo Island Wall at a glance

Desecheo Island Wall is a advanced boat dive site in Puerto Rico - Desecheo/Rincón, United States with depths of 3–40 m (10–131 ft). Typically most favorable May · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see dolphins, reef fish, and sea turtles. Recent reports put the water around 29°C (84°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Marine model · graded 2h ago
1.3 mwaves — about a meter and a half expected

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 29°C · seasonal avg 29°C

Site hazards: Remote offshore exposure, rough crossings, current, deep wall drop-offs, caves/overhangs, boat pickup, island access prohibition, and possible unexploded-ordnance/refuge restrictions ashore.

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Dive windows this week

Best: Tue
Sun7:00–20:00
Mon7:00–20:00
Tue7:00–20:00
Wed7:00–20:00
Thu7:00–20:00
Fri7:00–20:00
Sat7:00–20:00

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 5:42 · Sunrise 6:05 · Sunset 19:06

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 6.4 km from site · graded 2h ago

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

Forecast · NOAA tide model

Tide & slack timing

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Recent diver reports

Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.

No diver reports for this site yet. — one dated observation helps every diver after you.

What Divers Say

Known for: reef fish, sponges
Best time: Weather-dependent; west-coast operators choose calm-sea windows, often better outside strong winter swell or wind.

Based on community reviews and site data. Conditions vary — always verify before diving.

Best months, historically

What conditions have historically been typical at this site, month by month — not a forecast.

  1. Jan20%27°C1.9 m
  2. Feb15%27°C1.9 m
  3. Mar25%27°C1.8 m
  4. Apr39%27°C1.7 m
  5. May80%29°C1.2 m
  6. Jun61%29°C1.3 m
  7. Jul39%29°C1.4 m
  8. Aug45%30°C1.5 m
  9. Sep63%30°C1.4 m
  10. Oct52%30°C1.7 m
  11. Nov31%29°C1.8 m
  12. Dec20%28°C2.0 m

May hastypically had the largest share of favorable days here. Conditions vary year to year — this is historical context, not a forecast.

Based on 3 years of archive data. Bar height shows the share of days each month whose conditions have historically scored favorably.

Marine life seen at this site

Species noted at this site — not a promise of what you’ll encounter.

Species seen here

  • dolphinsRarely seen
  • reef fishCommonly seen
  • sea turtlesOccasionally seen
  • sharksRarely seen
  • spongesCommonly seen
  • whalesSeasonal

Fills & rentals nearby

Facts from OpenStreetMap, corrected by the community — listed by distance only. Details change; confirm with the shop.

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Site details

Boat-only offshore island dive area with clear water, walls, caves, and reef around Desecheo National Wildlife Refuge. Divers and snorkelers use the surrounding waters by charter, but the island itself is closed/off-limits. Site choice and depth vary, so use local operator conditions rather than treating one pin as a precise mooring.

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Remote offshore exposure, rough crossings, current, deep wall drop-offs, caves/overhangs, boat pickup, island access prohibition, and possible unexploded-ordnance/refuge restrictions ashore.

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