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La Roca

3.6 — based on 15 community signals
4.2 12 species 25 contributors

La Roca is a year-round Colombian dive site with 12 species observations and active community video coverage.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 4 months ago
Difficulty
Beginner
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At a glance

Activity
dive
Difficulty
beginner
Best months
Year-round
Marine life
Great barracuda

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Conditions today

Conditions

Open-Meteo
Wind
11.9 kn
Wave
1.06 m
Water
28.8°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: NE (27%)
Now: ENE (61°)
Tide (7 days)
range: 0.39m

Next: Low at 01:00 (-0.02m)

+0.3 m0 m-0.0 m
▼ 01:00 · -0.02m ▲ 07:00 · +0.11m ▼ 09:00 · +0.04m ▲ 10:00 · +0.05m Now +0.0m
Fri 18Sat 19Sun 20Mon 21Tue 22Wed 23Thu 24
UV8.6 · very high Air PM2.57 · good 06:15 18:25
Day Wind Wave UV Rain
09-18 17.3 1.44 9 2mm
09-19 19.2 1.14 9 3mm
09-20 11.6 1 8 13mm
09-21 12.7 0.68 9 10mm
09-22 9.5 0.46 8 4mm
09-23 11 0.48 5 2mm
09-24 10.3 0.78 8 4mm
⚠ Coral bleaching: Watch — favorable conditions

About this spot

La Roca sits off Colombia's coast as an accessible dive destination for divers seeking tropical marine life in an unprotected zone. The site draws steady interest from local and visiting divers, with 12 documented species observations forming the baseline for what you'll encounter underwater. Three community videos are available, giving you real footage of conditions and marine activity before you plan your trip. This is not a formally protected marine area, which means conditions and access may vary by season and local regulations. Divers should confirm current status with local operators before booking. The site appears suitable for year-round diving, though specific seasonal patterns in visibility, water temperature, and marine activity have not been formally documented here. La Roca remains on coral bleaching watch status, a reminder that tropical reefs worldwide face pressure from warming waters. Plan your dive to respect the reef—avoid contact, use reef-safe practices, and dive with operators who prioritize marine conservation. The community video library and species records are your best resources for understanding what to expect on the bottom.

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Best months

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

Marine life

Great barracuda

Dive types

Reef

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 ↔ 8312km · ~1912kg · €34

From your departure country

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

FAQ

When is the best time to dive La Roca?

La Roca can be dived year-round, though specific seasonal conditions (visibility, water temperature, wind) are not formally documented. Check with local operators for current conditions before booking.

What depth and difficulty should I expect?

Depth and difficulty ratings for La Roca are not currently documented. Contact local dive operators for site-specific details and to confirm your training level matches the conditions.

What marine life will I see?

Twelve species observations are on record for La Roca, though specific species names are not listed here. Watch the three community videos available online to see real footage of marine activity at the site.

Are permits or special access required?

La Roca is not within a marine protected area, but local regulations may still apply. Confirm current access requirements and any mandatory operator certifications with Colombian dive operators before your trip.

Operators near this spot

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

Almacén Stella

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

Blue Life Dive

2.7 km
Dive centre

Karibik Diving

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

Scuba San Andres

7.1 km
Dive centre PADI
PADI

San Andres Divers

8.3 km
Dive centre

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See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

Documentary THE LIVING ROCK Malpelo the island of the SHARKS

Gerardo Del Villar

MALPELO 🇨🇴 | Diving on Colombia's most remote island! We dived in a storm ⛈️ and were rescued!

Alpha Expeditions

San Andrés - La Rocosa

Chronic Wanderlust
wind peaks Feb-Jul-Dec, calmest Apr-Sep-Oct, dry Jan-May.

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: Mar (100/100) Worst: Dec (0/100) Now: Sep (61/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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