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Coco Grove House Reef is an easy resort slope for beginners.
Coco Grove House Reef is an easy resort slope for beginners.
Coco Grove House Reef is the easy shore reef directly in front of Coco Grove Beach Resort in Tubod Marine Sanctuary. Its gentle slope and simple beach access make it a relaxed beginner option for scuba or snorkel sessions, with a reef profile that suits low-friction resort diving when the water is calm and the goal is unhurried reef time.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 25m
Depth Note
Shallow slope reef from the resort frontage into the main reef band.
Best Season
February to May for clearer water.
Typical Conditions
Usually calm and beginner-friendly, with a shallow reef profile and light water movement.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Watch for urchins and rocky patches, avoid standing on coral or seagrass, and plan around the monthly closure calendar.
Access Restrictions
Diving is paused for three days after each new moon in San Juan waters, and snorkeling/swimming in Tubod Marine Sanctuary are restricted during that window.
Legal Notes
Municipal Ordinance No. 2023-23 governs sea-water activity windows in San Juan; confirm the current monthly schedule before entry.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A straightforward beginner reef dive with easy shore logistics and a gentle slope.
Snorkeling
A good shallow snorkel when the sea is calm and the sanctuary is open.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Local directory for popularity, guided snorkel support, and morning visibility guidance.
Provincial marine-tour page for turtles and other marine creatures near Coco Grove.
Resort dive page for sanctuary placement, reef size, nursery function, and dive-shop support.
Island-level guide for dry-season visibility and sheltered-dive context.
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