Farallón
Protected Area
Jardines de la Reina
Why dive here
With 483+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, bull sharks, eagle rays, humpback whales and nurse sharks - Farallón offers some of Jardines de la Reina's richest pinnacle diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.
Farallón, or ‘The Cliff’ as we know it, is a big coral mountain that feels a bit like diving a submerged plateau in Jardines de la Reina. You drop onto the top at around 15 metres, and then the sand slopes away to a deeper 30 metres. It’s an interesting spot, particularly for those who like to hang out and see what swims past. We've seen some impressive schools of grunts and jacks here, often so thick they make you feel small. Tarpons are regulars, too, and we often spot Caribbean reef sharks making lazy passes. Sometimes, if you're lucky, a silky shark will cruise by in the blue. It’s a good, solid dive that rewards patience, often best done when you can dedicate some time to just observing the reef action.
Typical Farallón Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Farallón
Farallón Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Farallón, sourced from Copernicus Marine satellite data
August Averages
Sea Temperature
30.16°C
86°F
Current Speed
6.08 cm/s
Direction: W (260.5°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.032 mg/m³
Very clear (oligotrophic)
Salinity
36.36 PSU
Data sources: Copernicus Marine Service (EU)
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