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    Guy Fawkes dive site
    wall
    20m
    Galápagos Islands, Ecuador
    Galápagos

    Guy Fawkes

    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 - Guy Fawkes offers some of Galápagos Islands's richest wall 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
    CharacterWall dive · max 20m
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    Islet on the northwest corner of Isla Santa Cruz. Easy drift dive along a coral-covered wall leading to a sandy bottom at about 20m. Many small, colorful fish, red-lipped batfish, whitetip reef sharks, large schools of black-striped Salema fish, and rays. Popular for sea lions who regularly join the dive.

    Typical Guy Fawkes Dive Profile

    10m20mSafety Stop0m20m max~30 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

    Depth of 20m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.

    Strong currents typical this month (avg 36 cm/s). Good buoyancy control essential.

    Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.

    Today05:4517:5212h 7m daylightGolden hour 17:25

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Guy Fawkes

    Guy Fawkes Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Guy Fawkes, 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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