Sea of Cortez Diving: The Aquarium of the World
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 - Sea of Cortez Diving: The Aquarium of the World offers some of Sea of Cortez's richest pinnacle diving. Water ranges 21-31°C, warmest August, September, October.
The Sea of Cortez lives up to its "Aquarium of the World" moniker with good reason, especially when you hit the right spots. We’ve had some truly exhilarating drift dives here, letting the current carry us past schooling jacks and barracuda, sometimes so thick they blot out the sun. Keep an eye out for the big stuff too; we’ve spotted pods of common dolphins cruising past, and in season, the sheer scale of a whale shark is just humbling. It's a great spot for both those new to drift diving and seasoned pros looking for big pelagic action.
Typical Sea of Cortez Diving: The Aquarium of the World Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Sea of Cortez Diving: The Aquarium of the World
Sea of Cortez Diving: The Aquarium of the World Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Sea of Cortez Diving: The Aquarium of the World, 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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