Punta Carrion
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 - Punta Carrion offers some of Galápagos Islands's richest channel diving. Water ranges 23-28°C, warmest February, March, April.
Punta Carrion, tucked near the eastern entrance of the Itabaca Channel, often serves as your first proper dive in the Galápagos before the journey north. It's a good introduction to the islands' underwater topography – think rocky slopes, big boulders, and the occasional sandy patch. We've seen reef sharks cruising through the channel here, and the sea lions are always curious, darting in and out of the light. Visibility can be a bit variable depending on the currents, but we've had some lovely drift dives watching the jacks school. It’s a solid warm-up site, perfect for getting comfortable with the Galápagos flow.
Typical Punta Carrion Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Channel dive - currents can be strong and change direction. Dive at slack tide when possible.
Strong currents typical this month (avg 36 cm/s). Good buoyancy control essential.
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M/V Tiburon Explorer
GALAPAGOS AGGRESSOR III
Dive Center Silberstein
Galapagos People
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Galápagos Deep
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Punta Carrion
Punta Carrion Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Punta Carrion, 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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