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 23-28°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 36 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 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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