Centro de Buceo Rincón del Mar - Divecenter
Protected Area
Los Corales del Rosario y de San Bernardo
Why dive here
With 71+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda and pufferfish - Centro de Buceo Rincón del Mar - Divecenter offers some of Malpelo Island's richest diving. Water ranges 28-30°C, warmest September, October, November.
Honestly, most divers aren't coming to Malpelo for the "Divecenter" site itself. This isn't a showstopper. It’s more of a functional spot, what you might call a house reef for the operations here. Think of it as a calm little corner where you might do a check dive or sort out any gear kinks before heading out to the serious stuff. That said, we’ve had some surprisingly chill dives here. While you won't get the hammerhead action of The Fridge, we’ve often spotted some really interesting macro. Look closely among the rocky crevices and you might find fringed filefish blending in perfectly, or a curious Caribbean pipefish peeking out. Savigny's brittle stars are always a fun find, tucked away in the nooks. It’s a great spot for photographers who want to slow down and practice their close-up shots without fighting a ripping current. We’d suggest going in the late afternoon; the light is softer, and some of the more timid creatures start to emerge as the boat traffic lessens. Don't expect dramatic topography, but it’s a solid warm-up dive.
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Centro de Buceo Rincón del Mar - Divecenter
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Centro de Buceo Rincón del Mar - Divecenter
Centro de Buceo Rincón del Mar - Divecenter Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Centro de Buceo Rincón del Mar - Divecenter, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (12.4, -81.47) (108km away)
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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