Sosua Bay, Dominican Republic
Also within 20 km of Sosúa
About Sosua Bay
A reef dive. It goes down to 20 m. You get in from the shore. It suits Open Water divers and up, as a dive guide states it. The coast faces NW: swell from the NW reaches it, and wind from the SE blows out to sea. 2 dive centres or shops within 10 km, the nearest 0.7 km away. The sea is about 26°C in March, its coldest month (3 mm wetsuit), and 29°C in August, its warmest (rash vest or 1 to 2 mm). For Advanced divers the best months are usually April, May, June and July, with about 7 good days in 7. From the weather of past years. The town to stay in is Sosúa. Within 5 km we also list 3 surf spots, 1 wind sports spot and 4 dive sites.
- What it is Reef.
- How deep Down to 20 m.
- Getting in From the shore.
- Who it suits Suits Open Water divers and up, as a dive guide states it.
- Dive centres 2 dive centres or shops within 10 km, the nearest 0.7 km away.
Facts: verified.
Dive centres nearby
Big Blue Scuba 0.7 km
Merlin Divers 0.7 km
The nearest named dive centres and shops within 25 km, in a straight line; training agencies where the map states them. Listings, not a recommendation. Dive centres: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Credits
Water about 29°C: rash vest or 1 to 2 mm. Typical sea temperature for the time of year, not a forecast.
Visibility over 30 m. Typical for the time of year, estimated from ten years of NASA satellite water clarity, not a forecast. Clearest in Jul (over 30 m).
This week's visibility, the current and the life no free forecast gives. Ask a dive centre before you book.
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From Chicago: about 11 h 35 door to door, one way. An estimate; the journey never changes the score.
Fly. Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to POP, changing at Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).
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Accommodation.
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Forecast
Best on Sun 18: Sea 0.4 m. Wind 5 kn gusting 8.
The score for Advanced divers, coloured as on the area pages:GoodFairPoor
| Day | Score | Sea | Wind | Gusts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 18Oct | 80, good | 0.4 m | 5 kn | 8kn |
| Mon 19Oct | 80, good | 0.4 m | 4 kn | 8kn |
| Tue 20Oct | 59, good | 0.9 m | 5 kn | 8kn |
| Wed 21Oct | 74, good | 0.7 m | 4 kn | 8kn |
| Thu 22Oct | 78, good | 0.6 m | 3 kn | 7kn |
| Fri 23Oct | 74, good | 0.7 m | 6 kn | 9kn |
| Sat 24Oct | 78, good | 0.6 m | 9 kn | 13kn |
| Sun 25Oct | 80, good | 0.5 m | 3 kn | 9kn |
| Mon 26Oct | 76, good | 0.6 m | 1 kn | 6kn |
| Tue 27Oct | 72, good | 0.7 m | 1 kn | 11kn |
Day scores are the conditions out of 80, from the two best daylight readings: a morning and an afternoon dive. Sea is the open water's waves near the site, in metres, halved for a sheltered site. Wind and gusts are in knots (10 kn is about 19 km/h); "boats in" marks gusts that keep dive boats in. This week's visibility, the current and the life no free forecast gives.
The season
Good diving days in a typical week, each month, for Advanced divers, from 2016 on (ERA5 history scored the same way).
- Jan6of 7
- Feb6of 7
- Mar6of 7
- Apr7of 7
- May7of 7
- Jun7of 7
- Jul7of 7
- Aug7of 7
- Sep6of 7
- Oct6of 7
- Nov7of 7
- Dec6of 7
Typical, not a forecast: the sea and the mean wind of each day, with no gusts or rain in the history.
Rough cost
About £595–£1,125 each for 6 nights, 2 people sharing. A guide from typical prices, not a quote. Dives are not priced yet: we have no sourced price for a guided dive, so they are not in it.
- Flights £225–£465
- To the UK airport £35–£65
- Taxi £15–£25
- Stay £165–£280
- Food £155–£290
Places to eat near Sosúa
- Tokyo SushiBarSushi · 0.2 km from the centre
- Germany Bar and GrillGerman · 0.5 km from the centre
- Katy's Bar SosuaBar and grill · 0.5 km from the centre
- Stix Asian FusionAsian · 0.6 km from the centre
- El Toro NegroMexican · 0.8 km from the centre
- The Treehouse Bar / RestaurantSeafood · 0.8 km from the centre
Within 2 km of the town centre, listed by how complete the listing is (website, opening hours, cuisine) and whether two sources name it. Not a judgement of the food: we have no reviews. Listings © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Overture Maps Foundation. Credits
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