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    Galapagos Diving Adventures at Darwin and Wolf dive site
    Galápagos Islands, Ecuador

    Galapagos Diving Adventures at Darwin and Wolf

    Best months: Mar–May

    Why dive here

    With 131+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, humpback whales, seals & sea lions, sea turtles and sperm whales - Galapagos Diving Adventures at Darwin and Wolf 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
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    Darwin and Wolf. These two remote islands in the Galápagos are where the serious pelagic action unfolds, a true drift diver's playground. You’ll spend most dives hanging in the current, watching the blue for schooling hammerheads, massive whale sharks, and often, inquisitive dolphins. It’s an advanced setup, best suited for those comfortable with strong currents and remote boat living. If you’re chasing big animals and don't mind a longer journey to get there, this is your spot.

    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 Galapagos Diving Adventures at Darwin and Wolf

    Galapagos Diving Adventures at Darwin and Wolf Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Galapagos Diving Adventures at Darwin and Wolf, 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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