Sand Falls
Protected Area
Cabo San Lucas
Why dive here
With 195+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue whales, dolphins, humpback whales, nurse sharks and orcas - Sand Falls offers some of Sea of Cortez's richest diving. Water ranges 21-31°C, warmest August, September, October.
Drop into a sandy canyon where the seabed itself seems to move, cascading down a slope like a slow-motion waterfall. It's an unusual geological feature, with currents gently pushing the sand downwards, a hypnotic sight. While there aren't many corals, it's a fantastic spot for macro life and finding critters perfectly camouflaged in the sand. We recommend this for divers who appreciate unique landscapes and enjoy searching for the small stuff.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Sand Falls
Sand Falls Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Sand Falls, 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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