Archies Rock
Why dive here
With 71+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda and pufferfish - Archies Rock offers some of Malpelo Island's richest reef diving. Water ranges 28-30°C, warmest June, September, October.
Archies Rock, sitting off Malpelo Island, is a solid spot for encountering the bigger stuff. We've seen hammerheads cruise by in decent numbers here, often with a school of silky sharks mixed in. The currents can get pretty strong, so it’s best for experienced divers comfortable with drift dives, looking for pelagic action rather than macro details.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Archies Rock
Archies Rock Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Archies Rock, sourced from Copernicus Marine satellite data
August Averages
Sea Temperature
29.41°C
85°F
Current Speed
27.51 cm/s
Direction: E (70.9°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.106 mg/m³
Clear water
Salinity
34.82 PSU
Data sources: Copernicus Marine Service (EU)
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