Asmalera Rocks
Why dive here
With 71+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda and pufferfish - Asmalera Rocks offers some of Malpelo Island's richest reef diving. Water ranges 28-30°C, warmest June, September, October.
Asmalera Rocks delivers classic Malpelo action. We often find schooling hammerheads cruising the deeper ledges and silvertips patrolling the blue, especially in the early mornings. The currents can pick up here, so it’s best for divers comfortable with drift dives and negative entries. Look for moray eels tucked into the rock crevices.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Asmalera Rocks
Asmalera Rocks Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Asmalera Rocks, 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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