Waham Reef
Why dive here
With 71+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda and pufferfish - Waham Reef offers some of Malpelo Island's richest reef diving. Water ranges 28-30°C, warmest September, October, November.
Waham Reef on Malpelo is one of those sites where you just drop in and see what shows up. The reef itself is quite rugged, offering plenty of nooks and crannies. We usually find schools of jacks and tuna cruising by, with the occasional Galapagos shark making a pass. It’s a good choice for divers who appreciate a natural, untamed reef experience.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Waham Reef
Waham Reef Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Waham Reef, 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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