Mosquera Islet
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 - Mosquera Islet offers some of Galápagos Islands's richest diving. Water ranges 23-28°C, warmest February, March, April.
Mosquera Islet, tucked between the Seymours, is a drift dive you’ll want to be ready for. The currents here can push you along, but that’s part of the fun, as it often brings in the bigger pelagics. We’ve had incredible luck spotting hammerheads cruising past, alongside green turtles and the occasional eagle ray gliding by. Keep an eye out for the reef shark cleaning station; it’s fascinating to watch them pause. And don't forget to look down – the bottom is often a carpet of starfish, making for some truly unique visuals. It’s a site that rewards experienced divers who appreciate a dynamic dive.
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 Mosquera Islet
Mosquera Islet Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Mosquera 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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