Whale’s Head
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 - Whale’s Head offers some of Sea of Cortez's richest diving. Water ranges 21-31°C, warmest August, September, October.
Whale's Head is a shallow, beginner-friendly dive site in the Sea of Cortez. At 16 meters max, it's a relaxed spot often used for check-out dives or when conditions are a bit choppy elsewhere. You'll generally find the usual reef fish here, along with a good chance of seeing rays tucked into the sandy patches. It's a comfortable dive for those looking to ease into the local conditions.
Typical Whale’s Head 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.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Whale’s Head
Whale’s Head Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Whale’s Head, 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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