Scuba Diving in Chile

Explore 9 dive sites and 3 dive centres in Chile. Conditions, marine life, and the best time to dive.

Chile Diving at a Glance

2 dive regions, 9 dive sites, 3 dive centres, 58 marine species recorded.

Travel Advisories for Chile

UK FCDO: See travel advice before travelling.

Best Time to Dive in Chile

The best months to dive in Chile are January, February, March, based on water temperature, visibility, wave conditions, and currents.

Month-by-Month Diving Conditions

  • January: Good, water 20.7°C
  • February: Good, water 20.7°C
  • March: Good, water 20.7°C
  • April: Good, water 20.7°C
  • May: Good, water 20.7°C
  • June: Good, water 20.7°C
  • July: Good, water 20.7°C
  • August: Good, water 20.7°C
  • September: Good, water 20.7°C
  • October: Good, water 20.7°C
  • November: Good, water 20.7°C
  • December: Good, water 20.7°C

Recommended Packing List for Chile

Based on average water temperature of 20.7°C.

  • Wetsuit (3-5mm) - comfortable for 21°C water
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories

Dive Regions