Punta Cormoran
Why dive here
With 131+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, humpback whales, seals & sea lions, sea turtles and sperm whales - Punta Cormoran offers some of Galápagos Islands's richest diving. Water ranges 23-28°C, warmest February, March, April.
Punta Cormoran, off Floreana Island, often surprises with its quiet charm. We usually drop in here hoping for a batfish sighting, and more often than not, they’ll be waiting on the sandy bottom, watching us with those peculiar eyes. It’s a gentle drift along a volcanic slope, where you’ll commonly spot golden rays gliding by, barracudas schooling in the blue, and sometimes a Galapagos shark will cruise past. We’ve also had some lovely encounters with green turtles here, just casually munching on algae. It’s not the most dramatic Galápagos site, but it’s a reliable spot for some classic local marine life, perfect for a relaxed 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 Punta Cormoran
Punta Cormoran Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Punta Cormoran, 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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