Cabo Marshall
Why dive here
With 131+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, humpback whales, seals & sea lions, sea turtles and sperm whales - Cabo Marshall offers some of Galápagos Islands's richest diving. Water ranges 23-28°C, warmest February, March, April.
Cabo Marshall, way out west from San Cristobal, is the spot for giant mantas in the Galápagos. We've had days there where a half-dozen swept past, silent and huge, and other dives where we were just a bit too early or too late. Even on those quieter days, though, you’re still surrounded by white tips, maybe some hammerheads cruising deeper, and playful sea lions zipping around. It’s a site for those who appreciate the big pelagics and understand that nature runs on its own schedule. We’d suggest focusing on the thermocline breaks; that’s often where the action is.
Safety Notes
Strong currents typical this month (avg 36 cm/s). Good buoyancy control essential.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Cabo Marshall
Cabo Marshall Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Cabo Marshall, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-0.32, -90.55) (15km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
23°C
74°F · Range: 20.2–26°C
Current Speed
36.24 cm/s
Direction: SW (230.6°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.886 mg/m³
Moderate productivity
Salinity
33.88 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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