Las Piedras
Protected Area
Jhonny Cay Regional Park
Why dive here
With 71+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda and pufferfish - Las Piedras offers some of Malpelo Island's richest reef diving. Water ranges 28-30°C, warmest September, October, November.
Las Piedras in Malpelo keeps things interesting with its complex rock formations. We often find ourselves scanning the blue here for schooling hammerheads or the occasional silky shark passing through. It's a site that rewards patience, often delivering big pelagic encounters for those comfortable with deeper dives and the generally strong currents. Definitely one for experienced divers keen on action.
Typical Las Piedras Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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San Andres Divers
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Las Piedras
Las Piedras Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Las Piedras, 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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