Punta Norte
Protected Area
Jhonny Cay Regional Park
Why dive here
With 71+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda and pufferfish - Punta Norte offers some of Malpelo Island's richest pinnacle diving. Water ranges 28-30°C, warmest September, October, November.
Punta Norte is a classic Malpelo drift, often done as a negative entry due to the strong currents. We often drop onto the rocky slope and let the water carry us past the cleaning stations. This is where you’ll usually find the hammerhead sharks and silvertips circling, waiting for a clean. It's a site best suited for experienced divers comfortable in dynamic conditions.
Typical Punta Norte Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 25m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Punta Norte
Punta Norte Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Punta Norte, 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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