Costa Rica
Punta Maria
About this Dive Site
Description
Punta Maria, a seamount renowned for its hammerhead shark cleaning stations, offers a challenging yet rewarding dive. Navigate often strong currents to encounter Galapagos sharks, eagle rays, and impressive schools of jacks.
Best Time to Dive
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| 28°C | 28°C | 29°C | 29°C | 30°C | 30°C | 30°C | 30°C | 30°C | 29°C | 29°C | 28°C |
Peak Season
March, April, January, February, May, September, October, November, December
Jan
Hammerhead shark season begins, good for large schools
Feb
Peak hammerhead shark season
Mar
Excellent visibility, abundant hammerheads, mantas, and other pelagics
Apr
Continued excellent conditions, whale shark sightings possible
More monthly highlights
May
Manta ray season, good for schooling fish
Jun
Rainy season, potential for reduced visibility and rougher seas
Jul
Rainy season, reduced visibility
Aug
Rainy season, reduced visibility
Sep
End of rainy season, visibility improving, manta rays present
Oct
Hammerhead sharks begin to return in numbers
Nov
Hammerhead shark season, good for large schools
Dec
Continued hammerhead shark sightings
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