Beagle Rocks
Protected Area
Galápagos
Why dive here
With 131+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, humpback whales, seals & sea lions, sea turtles and sperm whales - Beagle Rocks offers some of Galápagos Islands's richest diving. Water ranges 23-27°C, warmest February, March, April.
Beagle Rocks, a trio of tuff cone remnants just off Santa Cruz, offers a solid Galápagos dive. You start on a sandy platform around 12 meters, a good spot to get your bearings before the main event: a wall that drops well past 60 meters. Along this descent, you'll find plenty of black coral and sea fans clinging to the rock, with reef fish flitting about. It's a reliable spot for encounters with Galápagos sharks and green sea turtles, and if you’re lucky, a Hammerhead or a passing ray might cruise by in the blue. We'd suggest this site for those comfortable with deeper dives and a bit of current, looking for those classic Galápagos big fish sightings without the more challenging conditions of some northern sites.
Typical Beagle Rocks Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Strong currents typical this month (avg 38 cm/s). Good buoyancy control essential.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to Beagle Rocks
Dive shops near Beagle Rocks
GALAPAGOS AGGRESSOR III
M/V Tiburon Explorer
Galapagos People
Dive Center Silberstein
Galápagos Deep
Macarron Scuba Divers
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Beagle Rocks
Beagle Rocks Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Beagle Rocks, sourced from Copernicus Marine satellite data
August Averages
Sea Temperature
22.97°C
73°F
Current Speed
38.42 cm/s
Direction: SW (231.3°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.891 mg/m³
Moderate productivity
Salinity
34.12 PSU
Data sources: Copernicus Marine Service (EU)
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