Gardner
Why dive here
With 131+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, humpback whales, seals & sea lions, sea turtles and sperm whales - Gardner offers some of Galápagos Islands's richest reef diving. Water ranges 23-28°C, warmest February, March, April.
Gardner, off Española Island, offers a good drift dive along a rocky reef. We usually spot white-tip reef sharks resting in crevices, Galápagos sea lions zipping by, and green sea turtles munching on algae. It’s a pretty straightforward dive, suitable for most experience levels looking for classic Galápagos megafauna without extreme conditions.
Typical Gardner 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 Gardner
Gardner Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Gardner, 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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