Wahoo Rock

Best time to dive

January to December; December to April; January to March; July to October

What you might see

• BarracudaLikely
• Bull sharkPossible
• Grey reef sharkPossible
• Manta rayLikely
• Moray eelLikely
• Sea turtleLikely
• Whale sharkLikely

Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.

Certification & difficulty

Advanced Open Water - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.

Snorkelling

Not a snorkel site - Not typically offered - this is a boat scuba site with meaningful depth and current; not marketed as a snorkel stop

Safety notes

Unintentional deep descent following the rock's terraces past 30m, current can build quickly into a drift dive, remote outer-island location increases boat transit time; gas mix of 21-36% O2 recommended by at least one operator listing

Permits & fees

Site lies inside Coiba National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site); mandatory park conservation fee of about US$20/day for foreign visitors (lower for Panamanian residents/nationals), paid in cash: certified-diver-only policy, max 6 divers per instructor/boat, no touching or collecting marine life

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Santa Catalina