La Paz
Protected Area
Humedales Mogote - Ensenada de La Paz
Why dive here
With 195+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue whales, dolphins, humpback whales, nurse sharks and orcas - La Paz offers some of Sea of Cortez's richest diving. Water ranges 21-31°C, warmest August, September, October.
La Paz is one of those places that genuinely delivers on its reputation, especially if you’re keen on whale sharks. We’re talking about a healthy population of these gentle giants, often juveniles in the 5-9 meter range, cruising through the plankton-rich waters of El Mojote. It’s a shallow spot, around 15 meters, making it perfect for beginners or anyone who just wants to spend time eye-to-eye with the biggest fish in the sea. The area has been protected since 2019, which helps keep interactions respectful, with strict limits on how many swimmers are allowed at once. Visibility can vary with the plankton blooms, but when those big mouths are feeding, you won't care about a little green.
Typical La Paz 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.
Nearest Dive Centres to La Paz
Dive shops near La Paz
The Cortez Club
Sea Lions Dive Center
Dive in la Paz
Hipoxia Freediving
Cabo Pulmo Divers
Divers Inn
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for La Paz
La Paz Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for La Paz, 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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