SPEARMEX - Sea of Cortez
The team at SPEARMEX are spearos first, divers second, and you feel that passion the moment you step aboard. Their focus isn't just on taking you diving, it’s about understanding the ocean, really getting into its rhythm. If you’re looking for a leisurely drift with schools of snapper and jacks swirling around you, this is your place. It's a great choice for divers who appreciate a strong ecological bent and want more than just a standard boat trip; they're big on sustainable practices and teaching you how to interact respectfully with the environment. We love that they don't do equipment rentals; it means everyone on board generally brings their own gear, indicating a more serious diver. Our favourite trips with them have been to the outer seamounts, particularly during late summer when the mobula rays gather. Dropping down through that warm, blue water, you can hear their wingbeats before you see them, a faint thump-thump-thump getting closer. We’d suggest booking an early morning trip to beat the heat and catch the best light. Just remember, it’s a small operation, so book ahead – they fill up fast, especially for weekend charters.
- Location
- Sea of Cortez, Mexico, North America
- Coordinates
- 20.771410, -105.517730
- Phone
- +52 329 2916716
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.spearmex.com/
- Certification Agencies
- PADI
- Courses
- Discover Scuba Diving
- Equipment Rental
- no
- Address
- 200, Avenida El Anclote, 63734, MX
- Languages
- Spanish, English
- Price Range
- premium
Dive Sites Near SPEARMEX
SPEARMEX provides access to 15 dive sites in Sea of Cortez.
- Anegada Rock
- Bait Boat - 10-30m (wreck)
- Barco Encayado (wreck)
- C29 (wreck)
- Cabo Pulmo
- Cabo Pulmo Divers
- Cabo San Lucas - 20m
- Chileno Reef (reef)
- COLIMA - 18m (wreck)
- CONQUISTADOR - 19m (wreck)
- El Bajo
- El Bajo - Cabo Pulmo - 17m (pinnacle)
- El Bajo de los Meros
- El Bajo Seamount (reef)
- El Bajo Sea Mounts - 26m (pinnacle)
Other Dive Centres in Sea of Cortez
- Cabo Pulmo Divers - ["PADI"]
- Cabo Pulmo Travel - PADI, SSI
- CERRALVO DIVERS
- Dive in la Paz
- Divers Inn - ["PADI"]
- Hipoxia Freediving - SSI
- Nautilus Dive Tech - ["PADI"]
- San Jose Divers - ["PADI"]
- ScubaCaribe Cabo San Lucas Mexico - ["PADI"]
- Sea Lions Dive Center
Best Time to Dive in Sea of Cortez
The warmest water temperatures in Sea of Cortez occur in September, averaging 30.4°C. The coolest conditions are in February at 21.1°C.
Monthly Water Temperatures
- January: 22.2°C
- February: 21.1°C
- March: 21.5°C
- April: 22.6°C
- May: 24.8°C
- June: 27.1°C
- July: 29.1°C
- August: 30.1°C
- September: 30.4°C
- October: 29.8°C
- November: 27.6°C
- December: 25.1°C
Marine Life in Sea of Cortez
Home to 197 recorded species including 172 reef fish, 14 whales & dolphins, 5 sharks & rays, 3 other, 1 sea cucumbers, 1 seagrass & algae.
Notable Marine Life
- Gray Whale (Eschrichtius robustus) - Whales & Dolphins
- Orca (Orcinus orca) - Whales & Dolphins
- Cowfish (Tursiops truncatus) - Whales & Dolphins
- Cortez Rainbow Wrasse (Thalassoma lucasanum) - Reef Fish
- Barspot Cardinalfish (Apogon retrosella) - Reef Fish
- Spotted sharpnose puffer (Canthigaster punctatissima) - Reef Fish
- Puffer (Sphoeroides annulatus) - Reef Fish
- Porcupine (Diodon holocanthus) - Reef Fish
- Atlantic Silverstripe Halfbeak (Hyporhamphus unifasciatus) - Reef Fish
- King Angelfish (Holacanthus passer) - Reef Fish
Recommended Packing List for Sea of Cortez
Based on average water temperature of 26.0°C, currents 9 cm/s.
- Shorty or Rashguard - warm 26°C water needs minimal exposure protection
- Mask - essential for every dive
- Fins
- BCD - buoyancy compensator
- Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
- Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
- Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
- Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
- Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories