Punta Espinoza
Why dive here
With 131+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, humpback whales, seals & sea lions, sea turtles and sperm whales - Punta Espinoza offers some of Galápagos Islands's richest diving. Water ranges 23-28°C, warmest February, March, April.
Punta Espinoza, on Fernandina Island, is where you find marine iguanas foraging underwater in the shallows. We often see Galápagos sea lions zipping through the channels and sometimes Galápagos penguins darting past. The diving here is usually quite easy, making it a good spot for divers who want to take their time with the unique wildlife.
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 Espinoza
Punta Espinoza Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Punta Espinoza, 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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