La Reina
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 Reina offers some of Sea of Cortez's richest diving. Water ranges 21-31°C, warmest August, September, October.
La Reina is a solid Sea of Cortez dive, popular for its sea lion colony. Expect playful encounters, especially with the younger animals zipping around. The site is generally calm, making it a good choice for newer divers or anyone wanting a relaxed dive with guaranteed wildlife interaction. Visibility here can sometimes be a bit green, but it rarely detracts from the fun of the sea lions.
Nearest Dive Centres to La Reina
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The Cortez Club
CERRALVO DIVERS
Sea Lions Dive Center
Dive in la Paz
Hipoxia Freediving
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for La Reina
La Reina Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for La Reina, 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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