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Cantil de la Piscinita

3.6 — based on 15 community signals
4.2 12 species 29 contributors

Cantil de la Piscinita is a year-round dive destination in Colombia with documented marine life and growing community interest.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 4 months ago
Difficulty
Beginner
Shore entry

At a glance

Activity
dive
Difficulty
beginner
Best months
Year-round

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Conditions today

Conditions

Open-Meteo
Wind
12.3 kn
Wave
1.06 m
Water
28.8°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: NE (26%)
Now: ENE (61°)
Tide (7 days)
range: 0.39m

Next: Low at 01:00 (-0.04m)

+0.3 m0 m-0.1 m
▼ 01:00 · -0.04m ▲ 06:00 · +0.08m ▼ 09:00 · +0.02m ▲ 10:00 · +0.03m Now -0.0m
Fri 18Sat 19Sun 20Mon 21Tue 22Wed 23Thu 24
UV8.25 · very high Air PM2.57 · good 06:16 18:25
Day Wind Wave UV Rain
09-18 17.3 1.4 8 2mm
09-19 20.1 1.12 9 3mm
09-20 13.2 0.98 9 12mm
09-21 12.5 0.68 9 8mm
09-22 9.5 0.48 9 2mm
09-23 11.3 0.48 7 1mm
09-24 10.1 0.78 8 3mm
⚠ Coral bleaching: Watch — favorable conditions

About this spot

Cantil de la Piscinita sits in Colombia's Caribbean waters as an accessible dive spot for explorers seeking year-round conditions. The site draws divers year-round, making it a reliable choice for planning a trip without seasonal constraints. Community divers have logged 12 species observations here, building a solid baseline of what you'll encounter beneath the surface. The spot operates outside marine protected areas, which can mean fewer restrictions on access and dive planning. Local community members have contributed three videos of the site, giving you real-world footage of conditions and marine activity. This grassroots documentation helps you understand what to expect before you jump in. Coral health at Cantil de la Piscinita is under monitoring status—standard for Caribbean dive sites in a warming ocean. Depth, visibility, and water temperature data are not yet formally recorded here, so your dive operator will be your best source for current conditions on the day you visit. This is an emerging spot where divers can help build the collective knowledge base through their own logs and observations.

📖 Guide: Diving in Colombia: 68 Sites from Shark Walls to Beginner Reefs

Best months

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Trip essentials

Everything you need before you pack — checklist, sun, logistics.

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 📜 C-card + dive insurance (DAN)
  • 📔 Dive logbook
  • 🧴 Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
  • 🔌 Plug type A/B · 110V adapter
  • 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
  • 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact

Quick facts

  • 🌓 Moon First quarter · 47%
  • GPS
Sustainability disclosures
🌍 CO2 footprint LHR ↔ 8322km · ~1914kg · €34

From your departure country

United States
Origin score: 93/100
  • Visa: Visa-free · 90 days max
  • Flight: 12h · direct
  • Jet-lag: 0h

FAQ

Can I dive Cantil de la Piscinita year-round?

Yes, the spot is diveable year-round, so you can plan a trip in any season that suits your schedule.

What marine life will I see?

Twelve species observations have been logged by community divers. Check local dive shop reports and community videos for the most current sightings before your dive.

Are there permit requirements?

The site is not inside a marine protected area, so standard Colombian diving rules apply. Check with your dive operator for any local regulations.

What are the depth and visibility conditions?

Specific depth and visibility data are not yet documented. Contact a local dive operator in Colombia for current conditions and recommendations.

Operators near this spot

Dive centres, kite & surf schools within 10 km, sourced from OpenStreetMap.

San Andres Divers

2.1 km
Dive centre

Scuba San Andres

2.7 km
Dive centre PADI
PADI

Blue Life Dive

9.4 km
Dive centre

Karibik Diving

9.6 km
Dive centre
Speaks 🇬🇧 🇩🇪
Hours: Mo-Fr 14:00-17:00; Sa 14:00-16:00

Almacén Stella

9.8 km
Dive centre
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-12:30, 15:00-19:30

Recently spotted by divers

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See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

Diving in San Andrés Colombia, Dedos de Morgan & La Piscinita Cantil

marianoasselborn

DIVE IN SAN ANDRÉS 5 - Cantil de la Piscinita (HD)

Emerson Dinon Mendes

BUCEO EN SAN ANDRES EL CANTIL DE LA PISCINITA -

Donaldo429
wind peaks Feb-Dec-Jul, calmest Apr-Sep-Oct, dry Jan-Dec.

5-year monthly climate

60 samples
0 5 10 15 20 25 JFMAMJJASOND
p25–p75 range Median Wind (kn) Air (°C)
Visibility (month-by-month)
Best: Feb (100/100) Worst: Jan (0/100) Now: Sep (73/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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