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Mosquito Pier

Puerto Rico - Vieques, United States
Open Water suggested1–12 m 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 lobsters, moray eels, and nurse sharks. Recent reports put the water around 29°C (84°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Marine model · graded 4h ago
1.1 mwaves — about a meter expected

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

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

Best: Mon
Sun6:00–19:00
Mon6:00–19:00
Tue6:00–19:00
Wed16:00–19:00
Thu6:00–9:00
Fri6:00–8:00
Sat7:00–19:00

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 5:35 · Sunrise 5:58 · Sunset 18:58

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 3.2 km from site · graded 4h 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

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.

  1. Jan63%27°C1.3 m
  2. Feb58%27°C1.4 m
  3. Mar82%27°C1.1 m
  4. Apr80%27°C1.1 m
  5. May91%29°C1.1 m
  6. Jun73%29°C1.3 m
  7. Jul73%29°C1.3 m
  8. Aug78%30°C1.2 m
  9. Sep97%30°C0.9 m
  10. Oct92%30°C1.0 m
  11. Nov81%29°C1.1 m
  12. Dec81%28°C1.2 m

September 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

  • lobstersOccasionally seen
  • moray eelsOccasionally seen
  • nurse sharksRarely seen
  • octopusOccasionally seen
  • raysOccasionally seen
  • reef fishCommonly seen
  • sea turtlesOccasionally seen
  • tarponOccasionally seen

Fills & rentals nearby

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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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