La Tintorera
Protected Area
Zona marina del Archipiélago de Espíritu Santo
Why dive here
With 195+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue whales, dolphins, humpback whales, nurse sharks and orcas - La Tintorera offers some of Sea of Cortez's richest diving. Water ranges 21-31°C, warmest August, September, October.
La Tintorera offers a straightforward dive in the Sea of Cortez. We typically see white-tip reef sharks resting on the sandy bottom, sometimes even patrolling the rocky edges. It's a relaxed spot, generally with mild currents, making it suitable for newer divers looking for a reliable shark encounter without too much effort.
Nearest Dive Centres to La Tintorera
Dive shops near La Tintorera
The Cortez Club
Sea Lions Dive Center
Dive in la Paz
Hipoxia Freediving
Divers Inn
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for La Tintorera
La Tintorera Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for La Tintorera, 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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