Dive-site story
Punta Arrocito lies along the rocky coastline of Huatulco, where volcanic boulder piles slope gently into sandy flats. Scattered colonies of branching corals provide shelter for macro critters and schooling reef fish, while the protected bay profile keeps wave action moderate compared to the open Pacific headlands.
Extensive boulder piles hiding moray eels, octopuses, and reef crustaceans
Patches of Pocillopora hard corals sheltering juvenile damselfish and pufferfish
Sheltered conditions suitable for night diving and macro searching
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Dry winter and spring months bring the clearest water and most settled sea conditions to the Oaxaca coast.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panamic Green MorayGymnothorax castaneus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Guineafowl PufferArothron meleagris | Common | ||||||||||||
| Cortez Round RayUrobatis maculatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Olive Ridley Sea TurtleLepidochelys olivacea | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Pacific SeahorseHippocampus ingens | Rare |
Marine forecast
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