How deep is Mosquito Pier?

Mosquito Pier ranges from 1 to 12.2 metres deep (3–40 feet). It is a saltwater site. Depths vary across the site, so plan your profile to your training and verify conditions locally.

Is Mosquito Pier a shore dive or a boat dive?

Mosquito Pier is a shore dive — you can enter from land. The entry is recorded as an easy walk-in. The entry area is recorded as sheltered from surge. No facilities are recorded at the site, and cell service is recorded as good. Entry details and parking notes, where known, are listed in the access section of this page.

When is the best time to dive Mosquito Pier?

Calm weather and lower boat traffic; guided night dives are useful for macro life but require night-dive discipline. Conditions vary, so check the latest reports and forecasts on the dive site page before your trip.

What will I see at Mosquito Pier?

Divers at Mosquito Pier in United States commonly report sightings of Sea turtle, Moray eel, Reef fish, Lobster, and Nurse shark. Reef fish is recorded as common sightings, while Sea turtle, Moray eel, Lobster, and Nurse shark are reported only occasionally. Marine life varies by season and conditions—check the site page for recent diver observations and photos.

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Shore entry

Mosquito Pier

Puerto Rico - Vieques, United StatesDirections

Open Water suggested1–12 m (3–40 ft) depthShore entryRash guard or 2mm shorty typical

Mosquito Pier at a glance

Mosquito Pier is a shore dive site in Puerto Rico - Vieques, United States with depths of 1–12.2 m (3–40 ft). Typically most favorable Sep · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Sea turtle, Moray eel, and Reef fish. Recent reports put the water around 30°C (85°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

No window today· next: tomorrow 7:00–18:00 · favorable & moderate

Forecast for this hour · 22:00 · run 21 h ago

1.1 m (3.6 ft)waves — about a meter expected (waves — about four feet expected)

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 30°C · seasonal avg 30°C ( · Forecast 85°F · seasonal avg 86°F)

Site hazards: Pier structure, sharp metal/concrete, fishing line, boat traffic, night-dive navigation, current along the pier, and possible limited visibility after weather.

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Dive windows this week

Sun

1.2 m waves · 11 kn wind (3.8 ft waves · 11 kn wind)

Mon

1.2 m waves · 9 kn wind (3.9 ft waves · 9 kn wind)

Tue

0.9 m waves · 9 kn wind (3.0 ft waves · 9 kn wind)

Wed

0.7 m waves · 9 kn wind (2.2 ft waves · 9 kn wind)

Thu

0.8 m waves · 9 kn wind (2.5 ft waves · 9 kn wind)

Fri

0.9 m waves · 9 kn wind (3.0 ft waves · 9 kn wind)

Sat

0.8 m waves · 8 kn wind (2.5 ft waves · 8 kn wind)

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

Every forecast dive window each day, site-local time, from wave and wind forecasts. Numbers under each bar are daylight averages.

First light 5:56 · Sunrise 6:18 · Sunset 17:53 · some windows run past sunset

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 3.2 km from site · updated 25 Oct, 01:25 GMT-4

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

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Forecast · NOAA tide model

Tide & slack timing

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.

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What Divers Say

Best time: Calm weather and lower boat traffic; guided night dives are useful for macro life but require night-dive discipline.

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.

January, 63% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 27°C (81°F), waves have typically been 1.3 m (4.3 ft), wind has typically been 15 knots
February, 58% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 27°C (80°F), waves have typically been 1.4 m (4.5 ft), wind has typically been 16 knots
March, 82% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 27°C (81°F), waves have typically been 1.1 m (3.5 ft), wind has typically been 13 knots
April, 80% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 27°C (81°F), waves have typically been 1.1 m (3.7 ft), wind has typically been 14 knots
May, 91% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 29°C (83°F), waves have typically been 1.1 m (3.5 ft), wind has typically been 13 knots
June, 73% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 29°C (84°F), waves have typically been 1.3 m (4.3 ft), wind has typically been 15 knots
July, 73% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 29°C (85°F), waves have typically been 1.3 m (4.4 ft), wind has typically been 15 knots
August, 78% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 30°C (85°F), waves have typically been 1.2 m (3.9 ft), wind has typically been 14 knots
September, 97% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 30°C (86°F), waves have typically been 0.9 m (3.1 ft), wind has typically been 12 knots, historically most favorable
October, 92% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 30°C (86°F), waves have typically been 1.0 m (3.3 ft), wind has typically been 12 knots
November, 81% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 29°C (84°F), waves have typically been 1.1 m (3.7 ft), wind has typically been 13 knots
December, 81% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 28°C (82°F), waves have typically been 1.2 m (4.0 ft), wind has typically been 13 knots

September has typically 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

Rough labels: “Commonly seen” usually means two or more recorded sightings near this site in public dive logs (GBIF), “Occasionally seen” one; “Seasonal” and “Rarely seen” come from dive-guide research. Not a measured rate.

Fills & rentals nearby

No dive shops mapped within 25 km (16 mi). Know one? Add it to the map.

Data updated July 2026

Site details

Former military pier/breakwater on Vieques with artificial-reef structure, macro life, and frequent easy shore-dive use. It is shallow enough for snorkeling and freediving and commonly used for beginner scuba and night dives. Keep clear of pier structure, fishing line, and boat traffic.

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Pier structure, sharp metal/concrete, fishing line, boat traffic, night-dive navigation, current along the pier, and possible limited visibility after weather.

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