Plateau
Why dive here
With 43+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, humpback whales, orcas, sea turtles and sperm whales - Plateau offers some of Santiago's richest reef diving. Water ranges 24-29°C, warmest August, September, October.
The Plateau dive site off Santiago offers a good drift dive experience. We often see stingrays resting on the sandy bottom and schools of barracuda cruising past. It's a fairly straightforward dive, ideal for those comfortable with moderate current and keen to cover some ground. Visibility here can be excellent, making it a relaxing dive.
Typical Plateau Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Plateau
Plateau Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Plateau, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (15.08, -23.79) (14km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
29°C
83°F · Range: 27.2–29.7°C
Air Temperature
27°C
80°F
Wind Speed
5.38 m/s
10.5 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1013.6 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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