Punta Estrada
Why dive here
With 131+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, humpback whales, seals & sea lions, sea turtles and sperm whales - Punta Estrada offers some of Galápagos Islands's richest diving. Water ranges 23-28°C, warmest February, March, April.
Punta Estrada offers a relaxed dive, a good spot if you’re looking for a calmer experience in the Galápagos. The rocky reef here attracts white-tip reef sharks, often resting on the sandy bottom, along with sea lions playing in the shallows. You'll likely see plenty of rays gliding past. It's a solid choice for newer divers or those who prefer less current.
Safety Notes
Strong currents typical this month (avg 36 cm/s). Good buoyancy control essential.
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Shark Bay
Dive Center Silberstein
Academy Bay Diving
Eagleray Galapagos Diving
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Macarron Scuba Divers
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Punta Estrada
Punta Estrada Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Punta Estrada, 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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