Devil’s Crown Islet
Why dive here
With 131+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, humpback whales, seals & sea lions, sea turtles and sperm whales - Devil’s Crown Islet offers some of Galápagos Islands's richest diving. Water ranges 23-28°C, warmest February, March, April.
Dropping into Devil’s Crown, you’re often greeted by a bustling cleaning station, a real show as various reef fish get their spa treatment. The reef here, an interesting mix of endemic coral species, forms a broken crown, hence the name. Keep an eye out for Galapagos sharks patrolling the perimeter and white-tips tucked into crevices. This site, a solid pick off Floreana Island, is best suited for divers who appreciate a lively reef with reliable shark action, though conditions can sometimes be lively too.
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 Devil’s Crown Islet
Devil’s Crown Islet Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Devil’s Crown Islet, 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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