Cape Douglas
Why dive here
With 131+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, humpback whales, seals & sea lions, sea turtles and sperm whales - Cape Douglas offers some of Galápagos Islands's richest diving. Water ranges 23-27°C, warmest February, March, April.
Cape Douglas is where you’ll usually find yourself finning alongside marine iguanas feeding on algae underwater. It’s a unique spectacle, watching them dive, sometimes quite deep, to graze. You might also spot Flightless Cormorants hunting, their distinctive dives a real treat to observe. This site is genuinely a fantastic pick for anyone keen to see the Galápagos's iconic land animals in their underwater element.
Safety Notes
Strong currents typical this month (avg 38 cm/s). Good buoyancy control essential.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Cape Douglas
Cape Douglas Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Cape Douglas, 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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