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    El Cantil dive site
    wall
    15m
    Beginner
    Sea of Cortez, Mexico
    Cabo Pulmo

    El Cantil

    Best months: May–Jun

    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 Cantil offers some of Sea of Cortez's richest wall diving. Water ranges 21-31°C, warmest August, September, October.

    Best timeMay–Jun
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeBlue Whales, Dolphins, Humpback Whales, Nurse Sharks and Orcas · 195+ species recorded
    Water21-31°C · warmest August, September, October
    CharacterWall dive · max 15m
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    El Cantil offers a gentle wall dive, dropping to a maximum of 15 metres. It’s a good spot for newer divers looking to get comfortable with wall topography without strong currents. You’ll find small schools of fish hugging the rock, and we’ve often seen moray eels peeking from crevices. It's a relaxed dive, suitable for a calm morning.

    Typical El Cantil Dive Profile

    5m10m15mSafety Stop0m15m max~50 min estimated bottom time

    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 Cantil

    El Cantil Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for El Cantil, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (24.05, -109.87) (22km away)

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    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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