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    La Gaviota dive site
    reef
    5-30m
    Sea of Cortez, Mexico
    Balandra

    La Gaviota

    Best months: May–Jun

    Protected Area

    Balandra

    Why dive here

    With 195+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue whales, dolphins, humpback whales, nurse sharks and orcas - La Gaviota offers some of Sea of Cortez's richest reef 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
    CharacterReef dive · max 5-30m
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    La Gaviota, in the Sea of Cortez, offers a solid dive for those exploring the area. We often find schools of jacks circling, and the occasional mobula ray glides past. It’s a good spot for a relaxed second dive, suitable for open water divers looking for consistent marine encounters without strong currents.

    Typical La Gaviota Dive Profile

    5mSafety Stop0m5m max~60 min estimated bottom time

    Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

    Today06:1718:0111h 43m daylightGolden hour 17:30

    Nearest Dive Centres to La Gaviota

    Dive shops near La Gaviota

    The Cortez Club

    10km away
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    Sea Lions Dive Center

    12km away
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    Dive in la Paz

    14km away
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    Hipoxia Freediving

    15km away
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    Cabo Pulmo Divers

    19km away
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    Divers Inn

    19km away
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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for La Gaviota

    La Gaviota Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for La Gaviota, 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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