Cape Marshall
Why dive here
With 131+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, humpback whales, seals & sea lions, sea turtles and sperm whales - Cape Marshall offers some of Galápagos Islands's richest diving. Water ranges 23-27°C, warmest February, March, April.
Cape Marshall is an excellent drift dive along a wall where we often find big schools of barracuda and snappers. Look out into the blue for hammerheads and Galápagos sharks cruising past. The currents can be quite strong, so this site is best suited for experienced divers comfortable with active conditions. It’s a classic Galápagos big animal encounter.
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 Marshall
Cape Marshall Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Cape Marshall, 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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