Playa Sucia / La Playuela (Cabo Rojo)

Beach 📍 17.9308° N, -67.1878° W 🌊 Depth: 0.5m – 10.0m

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Access & Facilities

Dirt road past Los Morrillos Lighthouse. Crescent turquoise bay entry framed by dramatic limestone cliffs.

Facilities:

ParkingShade

Habitats:

Sandy BayRockyCoral Reef

⚠️ Hazards & Safety Gates

⚠️ Cliff Jumpers
⚠️ Strong Outer Currents
⚠️ Remote Location

Note: Always evaluate local surf, weather, and ocean conditions before entering the water.

Conditions & Data Provenance

These values are reference observations unless explicitly labeled as live provider data. Check the timestamp and official advisories before entering the water.

Parameter	Value	Source	Confidence	Observed
Sea Water Temperature C	29.3	CARICOOS Cabo Rojo Editorial Baseline	HIGH	2026-08-01
Wave Height M	0.4	CARICOOS Editorial Baseline	HIGH	2026-08-01
Visibility M	11.0	Cabo Rojo Refuge Ranger Editorial Baseline	HIGH	2026-07-31
Sargassum Level	medium	CARICOOS Editorial Baseline	HIGH	2026-08-01
Bacterial Water Quality	safe	SwimSafe PR Editorial Baseline	HIGH	2026-07-30

Observed Marine Species (5)

Common fish and marine life encountered at Playa Sucia / La Playuela (Cabo Rojo):

Stoplight parrotfish Sparisoma viride Blue tang Acanthurus coeruleus Queen angelfish Holacanthus ciliaris Spotted eagle ray Aetobatus narinari Great barracuda Sphyraena barracuda

📜 Regulations & Marine Reserve Rules

USFWS Cabo Rojo Wildlife Refuge. Pack out all trash. No lifeguard on duty.