Dive-site story
Punta Maguey flanks the outer edge of Bahía Maguey along the Pacific coast of Huatulco. Submerged volcanic boulders and rocky shelves host scattered patch corals alongside dense aggregations of Pacific reef fish. Gentle slopes transition into sandy patches where stingrays and garden eels feed, while crevice-dwelling invertebrates populate the fissures in the rock.
Extensive boulder fields shelter green morays and resting whitetip reef sharks
Pocillopora coral heads harbor juvenile damselfish and hawkfish
Sheltered bay topography often provides calm diving conditions relative to outer oceanic pinnacles
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Dry season brings optimal visibility, though periodic winter upwelling can drop water temperatures suddenly.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cortez Rainbow WrasseThalassoma lucasanum | Common | ||||||||||||
| Panamic Green MorayGymnothorax castaneus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Pacific BoxfishOstracion meleagris | Common | ||||||||||||
| Spotted Eagle RayAetobatus narinari | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Olive Ridley Sea TurtleLepidochelys olivacea | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
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