Owen Shoals
Why dive here
With 71+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda and pufferfish - Owen Shoals offers some of Malpelo Island's richest reef diving. Water ranges 28-30°C, warmest September, October, November.
Owen Shoals is classic Malpelo, a deep pinnacle rising from the gloom where the big stuff hangs out. We've often found ourselves in the middle of hammerhead schools here, especially early morning. The corals are healthy, a good backdrop for the schooling jacks and the occasional Galapagos shark cruising through. It’s a site for experienced divers comfortable with deeper profiles and potentially strong currents.
Typical Owen Shoals Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Owen Shoals
Owen Shoals Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Owen Shoals, 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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