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    Cantil del Hospital dive site
    wall
    Malpelo Island, Colombia
    Jhonny Cay Regional Park

    Cantil del Hospital

    Best months: Jan–Apr

    Protected Area

    Jhonny Cay Regional Park

    Why dive here

    With 71+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda and pufferfish - Cantil del Hospital offers some of Malpelo Island's richest wall diving. Water ranges 28-30°C, warmest September, October, November.

    Best timeJan–Apr
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeBarracuda and Pufferfish · 71+ species recorded
    Water28-30°C · warmest September, October, November
    CharacterWall dive
    StandoutDramatic wall topography

    Cantil del Hospital is one of those sites that just feels like a Malpelo dive, big and full of energy. We love it for the sheer volume of fish. Drop in and you’re instantly surrounded by schools of surgeonfish and jacks, so dense you sometimes lose sight of your buddy for a second. Our favorite trick here is to find a spot on the wall around 18m and just hang out, watching the show. You’ll see plenty of triggerfish darting about, and if you have a keen eye, look for the Pacific spotted scorpionfish camouflaged on the rocks. We often spot tiger groupers patrolling the deeper ledges, too. The site suits divers who are comfortable with potential surge and current, ready for an exciting, fast-paced drift. It’s an incredible spot for just absorbing the sheer force of the Malpelo ecosystem, feeling the ocean pulse around you.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Cantil del Hospital

    Cantil del Hospital Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Cantil del Hospital, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (12.4, -81.47) (108km away)

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    October Averages

    Sea Temperature

    30°C

    86°F · Range: 29.3–31.3°C

    Current Speed

    13.42 cm/s

    Direction: NE (63.4°)

    Chlorophyll-a

    0.094 mg/m³

    Very clear (oligotrophic)

    Salinity

    34.38 PSU

    Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)

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