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    Champion Islet dive site
    Galápagos Islands, Ecuador

    Champion Islet

    Best months: Mar–May

    Why dive here

    With 131+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, humpback whales, seals & sea lions, sea turtles and sperm whales - Champion Islet offers some of Galápagos Islands's richest diving. Water ranges 23-28°C, warmest February, March, April.

    Best timeMar–May
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeDolphins, Humpback Whales, Seals & Sea Lions, Sea Turtles and Sperm Whales · 131+ species recorded
    Water23-28°C · warmest February, March, April
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    Champion Islet, off Floreana, is where we go when we just want to play. Drop in, and you’re pretty much guaranteed an immediate escort from a troupe of sea lions. They dart around, nibble fins, and generally put on a show – it’s a full-on interactive dive, honestly. It's not about big pelagics here, more about the pure joy of being buzzed by curious, clumsy pups. If you're looking for a fun, lively dive rather than a serious deep exploration, this is a top pick.

    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 Champion Islet

    Champion Islet Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Champion Islet, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-0.32, -90.55) (15km away)

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    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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