Martinez Reefs
Why dive here
With 71+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda and pufferfish - Martinez Reefs offers some of Malpelo Island's richest reef diving. Water ranges 28-30°C, warmest September, October, November.
Martinez Reefs offers a solid dive for those exploring Malpelo. You'll find a healthy reef system here, a good spot for spotting the schooling fish that Malpelo is known for. It’s a site that rewards patient divers who are happy to watch the reef's natural rhythm. We'd suggest it for divers with some experience, given Malpelo’s generally strong conditions.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Martinez Reefs
Martinez Reefs Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Martinez Reefs, 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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