Steps Beach (Tres Palmas Reserve)
Access & Facilities
Roadside parking along Barrio Ensenada. Entry via sandy shore and concrete steps. Rocky reef entry requires careful foot placement during low swell conditions.
⚠️ Hazards & Safety Gates
- ⚠️ Heavy Surf In Winter
- ⚠️ Sharp Elkhorn Coral
- ⚠️ Strong Currents
- ⚠️ Sea Urchins
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 | 28.2 | CARICOOS Rincón Station Editorial Baseline |
HIGH | 2026-08-01 |
| Wave Height M | 0.6 | CARICOOS Editorial Baseline |
HIGH | 2026-08-01 |
| Visibility M | 15.0 | Tres Palmas Dive Log Editorial Baseline |
HIGH | 2026-07-31 |
| Sargassum Level | none | CARICOOS Editorial Baseline |
HIGH | 2026-08-01 |
| Bacterial Water Quality | safe | SwimSafe PR Editorial Baseline |
HIGH | 2026-07-30 |
Observed Marine Species (11)
Common fish and marine life encountered at Steps Beach (Tres Palmas Reserve):
Hawksbill turtle
Eretmochelys imbricata
Blue tang
Acanthurus coeruleus
Stoplight parrotfish
Sparisoma viride
Fairy basslet
Gramma loreto
Great barracuda
Sphyraena barracuda
Hogfish
Lachnolaimus maximus
Rock beauty
Holacanthus tricolor
Bluestriped grunt
Haemulon sciurus
Caribbean spiny lobster
Panulirus argus
Elkhorn coral
Acropora palmata
Branching fire coral
Millepora alcicornis
📜 Regulations & Marine Reserve Rules
Reserva Marina Tres Palmas rules apply. DRNA no-take marine protected area. Do not step on or touch endangered Elkhorn Coral (Acropora palmata).