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    Daphne Mayor dive site
    10-40m
    Galápagos Islands, Ecuador
    Galápagos

    Daphne Mayor

    Best months: Mar–May

    Protected Area

    Galápagos

    Why dive here

    With 131+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, humpback whales, seals & sea lions, sea turtles and sperm whales - Daphne Mayor 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
    Charactermax 10-40m
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    Daphne Mayor offers a different vibe from its sisters in the Galápagos, focusing on a deep pinnacle and a small cave that can be quite intriguing. We’ve found reef sharks often patrolling the cave entrance, and the pinnacles themselves are a magnet for various ray species. Keep an eye out for Galapagos sharks cruising the deeper sections, and green turtles are a common, welcome sight. It’s a good spot for those who appreciate the big pelagics and don't mind a bit of depth, with plenty of tropical fish and barracuda schools swirling around to keep things interesting.

    Typical Daphne Mayor Dive Profile

    5m10mSafety Stop0m10m max~60 min estimated bottom time

    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 Daphne Mayor

    Daphne Mayor Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Daphne Mayor, 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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