Cock Rocks
Why dive here
With 71+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda and pufferfish - Cock Rocks offers some of Malpelo Island's richest reef diving. Water ranges 28-30°C, warmest September, October, November.
Cock Rocks is a reliable spot for encounters with Malpelo's signature shark populations. We've often seen hammerheads here, sometimes in large schools moving through the blue. Strong currents are common, so this site is best suited for experienced divers comfortable with drift diving. Keep an eye out for free-swimming morays as you explore the rocky reef structure.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Cock Rocks
Cock Rocks Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Cock Rocks, 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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