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Punta Perdiz

Punta Perdiz

Clenfuegos, Cuba

Depth
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37m

Visibility
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8m - 23m

Entry
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Boat

Experience Level

Beginner

Punta Perdiz

Clenfuegos, Cuba

Punta Perdiz
Depth
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37m

Visibility
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8m - 23m

Entry
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Boat

Experience Level

Beginner


About Punta Perdiz

This dive site consists of 2 seperate scuba dives known as Punta Perdiz 1 and Punta Perdiz 2, both of these dives are done by shore and can also be done as a snorkel dive if prefered.The first dive 'Punta Perdiz 1' is accessed via some steps from the beach located at Playa Giron on the Eastern side of the Bay of Pigs.After entering the water one heads West where you will come across a drop off after a distance of about 100 meters.Here you will find an interesting reef with some great coral and sponge growth. The second option is to dive Punta Perdiz 2, this scuba and snorkel dive consists of a fascinating reef wall which descends down to a sandy sea floor which extends to some extreme depths.There are various small caverns and overhangs which divers can explore.The marine life is great with Bannerfish, Glassfish, Sweepers and Butterfly fish to name a few

Punta Perdiz Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Drift

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

37m

Visibility Range

8m 23m

Experience Level

Beginner

Best Gas Mix

21% – 30%

O2

13% at 35m / 31%

O2
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Dive Site Hazards

  • Eddy Pull-Off Zones — Eddies behind structures can pull divers away from the main drift line.

  • Delayed Surface Pickup — Strong current can exceed surface tracking assumptions, delaying boat pickup.

  • Vertical Current Shear — Currents may vary by depth, causing vertical separation even when divers stay together.

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