Dive-site story
Situated at the western edge of the Huatulco bays, San Agustín features an expansive Pacific hard-coral system surrounded by rocky reef structures. The protected bay provides shelter from prevailing swells, creating gentle diving along extensive Pocillopora coral gardens before dropping off into deeper sandy terrain.
Extensive tracts of branching Pocillopora coral carpet the shallow rocky substrate
Frequent encounters with foraging eagle rays and resting stingrays along the sand transitions
Sheltered bay topography that keeps sea conditions manageable when outer coastal sites face heavy swell
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 most reliable visibility and gentler winds along the Oaxacan coast.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King AngelfishHolacanthus passer | Common | ||||||||||||
| Panamic Green MorayGymnothorax castaneus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Spotted Eagle RayAetobatus narinari | Common | ||||||||||||
| Cortez Round StingrayUrobatis maculatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Green Sea TurtleChelonia mydas | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
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