Uatlatara Rocks
Why dive here
With 71+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda and pufferfish - Uatlatara Rocks offers some of Malpelo Island's richest reef diving. Water ranges 28-30°C, warmest September, October, November.
Uatlatara Rocks delivers classic Malpelo action. We often find ourselves drifting along the reef's edge, scanning the blue for hammerheads and silky sharks. Look closely at the rocky outcrops and you’ll spot a variety of smaller reef fish sheltering from the current. It’s a site for competent divers comfortable with strong surges and deep walls.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Uatlatara Rocks
Uatlatara Rocks Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Uatlatara Rocks, 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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