Cabo San Lucas
Protected Area
Cabo San Lucas
Why dive here
With 195+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue whales, dolphins, humpback whales, nurse sharks and orcas - Cabo San Lucas offers some of Sea of Cortez's richest diving. Water ranges 21-30°C, warmest August, September, October.
Diving Cabo San Lucas puts you among the famous arch formations. It’s a shallow dive, maxing out at 20m, which makes it a good spot for newer divers or those looking for an easy second dive. You'll often find sea lions cruising by, plus the usual schooling fish. It's an accessible entry point to the Sea of Cortez.
Typical Cabo San Lucas Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 20m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Cabo San Lucas
Cabo San Lucas Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Cabo San Lucas, sourced from Copernicus Marine satellite data
August Averages
Sea Temperature
30.15°C
86°F
Current Speed
10.82 cm/s
Direction: SE (146.3°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.118 mg/m³
Clear water
Salinity
35.26 PSU
Data sources: Copernicus Marine Service (EU)
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