Corona del Diablo
Why dive here
With 131+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, humpback whales, seals & sea lions, sea turtles and sperm whales - Corona del Diablo offers some of Galápagos Islands's richest pinnacle diving. Water ranges 23-28°C, warmest February, March, April.
Corona del Diablo is an eroded volcanic cone, forming a jagged crown just breaking the surface. We usually drop in to drift through the interior, often spotting whitetip reef sharks resting on the sandy bottom and schools of surgeonfish cruising the walls. The exterior can have stronger currents, which are great for seeing bigger pelagics like mobula rays and even Galápagos sharks. It's a solid drift dive for those comfortable with some movement.
Typical Corona del Diablo 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 36 cm/s). Good buoyancy control essential.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Corona del Diablo
Corona del Diablo Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Corona del Diablo, 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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