20-40m
    Malpelo Island, Colombia
    Jhonny Cay Regional Park

    Trilogia

    Best months: Jan–Apr

    Protected Area

    Jhonny Cay Regional Park

    Why dive here

    With 71+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda and pufferfish - Trilogia offers some of Malpelo Island's richest pinnacle diving. Water ranges 28-30°C, warmest September, October, November.

    Best timeJan–Apr
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeBarracuda and Pufferfish · 71+ species recorded
    Water28-30°C · warmest September, October, November
    CharacterPinnacle dive · max 20-40m
    StandoutDramatic pinnacle topography

    Trilogia. Just the name sounds grand, and honestly, it often delivers. This site isn't always the main event at Malpelo, but we think it’s a brilliant way to ease into the big stuff, or sometimes, it’s just the best spot when the currents are going wild elsewhere. What makes it special? The sheer density of some of the smaller residents. We love watching the Blennies darting in and out of the rockwork, especially the Redlips and the little Spinyheads. If you get a calmer day, you can really take your time and pick out the Olive Chromis schooling in the blue, or a Pearl Blenny peeking out from its hole. It’s not about the hammerheads here, though you might get a fly-by. Trilogia is for divers who appreciate the intricate details. We've spent solid bottom time here just watching the Spotted Soapfish doing their thing, or spotting a well-camouflaged Eyed Flounder. The Boulder Brain Coral provides plenty of nooks and crannies for the smaller stuff to hide. It's a fantastic site for macro enthusiasts or anyone who needs a moment to slow down after the adrenaline of Malpelo's other heavy hitters. Keep an eye out for Sammy Johnson, if you can find him.

    Typical Trilogia Dive Profile

    10m20mSafety Stop0m20m max~30 min estimated bottom time

    Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

    Safety Notes

    Depth of 20m - 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 Trilogia

    Trilogia Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Trilogia, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (12.4, -81.47) (108km away)

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    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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