Pinaculos
Protected Area
Îles Galápagos
Why dive here
With 131+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, humpback whales, seals & sea lions, sea turtles and sperm whales - Pinaculos offers some of Galápagos Islands's richest pinnacle diving. Water ranges 23-28°C, warmest February, March, April.
Pinaculos gives you a classic Galápagos pinnacle dive. We've often found whitetip reef sharks resting on the ledges and green sea turtles cruising past. It's a solid choice for newer divers looking to get a feel for the Galápagos without strong currents, offering consistent encounters with the usual suspects.
Typical Pinaculos 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.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Pinaculos
Pinaculos Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Pinaculos, 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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