Channel
Protected Area
Îles Galápagos
Why dive here
With 131+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, humpback whales, seals & sea lions, sea turtles and sperm whales - Channel offers some of Galápagos Islands's richest drift diving. Water ranges 23-28°C, warmest February, March, April.
The Channel, a narrow passage between two islands, offers a drift dive with consistent current. We've seen white-tip reef sharks resting on the sandy bottom and schools of snapper moving with the flow. It’s a straightforward dive, good for those comfortable with currents looking for reliable shark encounters without extreme conditions.
Safety Notes
Drift dive - carry a surface marker buoy (SMB) and stay with your group. Brief the current direction before entry.
Strong currents typical this month (avg 36 cm/s). Good buoyancy control essential.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Channel
Channel Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Channel, 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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