Darwin s Arch
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 - Darwin s Arch offers some of Galápagos Islands's richest diving. Water ranges 23-28°C, warmest February, March, April.
Darwin's Arch, even without the arch itself now, remains an iconic Galápagos dive. You're here for the big pelagics – schooling hammerheads are a frequent sight, often accompanied by Galápagos sharks and silky sharks cruising the blue. It’s a drift dive, best suited for experienced divers comfortable with strong currents and open ocean encounters. Expect a lot of action, but be ready for the ride.
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 Darwin s Arch
Darwin s Arch Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Darwin s Arch, 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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