Cabo Pulmo
Protected Area
Cabo Pulmo
Why dive here
With 195+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue whales, dolphins, humpback whales, nurse sharks and orcas - Cabo Pulmo offers some of Sea of Cortez's richest diving. Water ranges 21-31°C, warmest August, September, October.
Cabo Pulmo, once a quiet fishing village, now stands as a testament to effective conservation. This national marine park in the Sea of Cortez, protected since 1995, offers a compelling look at a revitalized ecosystem. We've seen dense schools of jacks and fusiliers here, often swirling into those mesmerizing bait balls. Look out for bull sharks patrolling the deeper edges of the reef or turtles gracefully navigating the coral. It's a fantastic spot for divers keen on seeing marine life thrive, and a good reminder of what protection can achieve.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Cabo Pulmo
Cabo Pulmo Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Cabo Pulmo, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (24.05, -109.87) (22km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
30°C
85°F · Range: 28.3–31.6°C
Current Speed
7.81 cm/s
Direction: NW (309.8°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.114 mg/m³
Clear water
Salinity
34.65 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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