El Cangilon
Protected Area
Punta Francés
Why dive here
With 109+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, oceanic whitetip sharks, sea turtles, sperm whales and manatees - El Cangilon offers some of María la Gorda's richest diving. Water ranges 27-31°C, warmest July, August, September.
El Cangilon, in María la Gorda, is a consistent favourite for its healthy reef. You’ll find walls dropping steeply, covered in sponges and gorgonians, with plenty of small reef fish like grunts and snappers. It’s a solid dive for those who appreciate healthy coral formations and a relaxed pace. We’d suggest it for divers looking for a straightforward, pretty Caribbean reef experience.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for El Cangilon
El Cangilon Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for El Cangilon, sourced from NOAA buoy & Copernicus Marine data - nearest station: Yucatan Basin - 120 NM ESE of Cozumel, MX (228km away)
August Averages
Sea Temperature
30.75°C
87°F · Range: 29.1–31.8°C
Air Temperature
29.5°C
85°F
Current Speed
4.12 cm/s
Direction: N (346°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.104 mg/m³
Clear water
Salinity
36.24 PSU
Wave Height
0.9m
6.6s period
Wind Speed
5.4 m/s
10.5 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1013 hPa
Visibility
25.1 nmi
Based on 5 years of monitoring data · Data sources: NOAA NDBC + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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