El Bajo - 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 - El Bajo - Cabo Pulmo offers some of Sea of Cortez's richest pinnacle diving. Water ranges 21-31°C, warmest August, September, October.
El Bajo is a real beauty for a pinnacle dive in Cabo Pulmo. It's not a deep one, topping out around 17 meters, which makes it perfect for newer divers or anyone wanting a relaxed dive with plenty to see. We’ve drifted over the top of this site many times, just watching the garden eels sway in the sand flats around the base, and we often spot green turtles resting on the rock formations. The big schools of snapper and grunts here can be incredible, sometimes so thick they form a shimmering wall. If you're looking for an easy, productive dive in the park, this is a solid choice.
Typical El Bajo - Cabo Pulmo Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for El Bajo - Cabo Pulmo
El Bajo - Cabo Pulmo Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for El Bajo - 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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