Champion
Why dive here
With 131+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, humpback whales, seals & sea lions, sea turtles and sperm whales - Champion offers some of Galápagos Islands's richest pinnacle diving. Water ranges 23-27°C, warmest February, March, April.
Champion is a drift dive, often fast-paced, best suited for advanced divers comfortable with currents. Drop in to find schooling hammerheads, often in the deeper sections, and white-tip reef sharks cruising the walls. Keep an eye out for inquisitive sea lions; they'll often buzz divers, playing in the surge. It's a classic Galápagos site, raw and exhilarating.
Typical Champion 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.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Champion
Champion Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Champion, 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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