Pinzon
Why dive here
With 131+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, humpback whales, seals & sea lions, sea turtles and sperm whales - Pinzon offers some of Galápagos Islands's richest diving. Water ranges 23-28°C, warmest February, March, April.
Pinzon is a solid choice, a reliable site just off Santa Cruz that often delivers. We’ve found it’s surprisingly versatile. Beginners can enjoy the shallows, watching sea lions dart past and turtles glide by. Head deeper along the wall, though, and it’s a different story; a good spot for finding seahorses tucked into crevices, maybe a ray cruising past, or even a shark or two out in the blue. Keep an eye out for those distinctive red-lipped batfish on the sandy bottom. In the warmer months, we've had some memorable encounters with mantas here, and even dolphins.
Safety Notes
Strong currents typical this month (avg 36 cm/s). Good buoyancy control essential.
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Galápagos Deep
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Pinzon
Pinzon Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Pinzon, 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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