Punta Pitt - Galápagos Islands

Punta Pitt, up on the northeastern tip of San Cristóbal, really feels like the edge of things. It's where the raw Pacific chop from the north starts to meet the calmer waters closer to the island, and you can feel that change in the water. We usually find it busy with sea lions, often just playing in the shallows near the pangas. Underwater, it’s a good spot for finding green turtles munching on algae, and the volcanic rock formations hide white-tip reef sharks snoozing in crevices. It's not the most dramatic drift dive in the Galápagos, but it’s a solid, enjoyable dive for spotting plenty of the usual suspects.

Location
Galápagos Islands, Ecuador, South America
Coordinates
-0.700000, -89.250000

Best Time to Dive in Galápagos Islands

The warmest water temperatures in Galápagos Islands occur in March, averaging 27.3°C. The coolest conditions are in September at 22.7°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 25.2°C
  • February: 27.0°C
  • March: 27.3°C
  • April: 26.9°C
  • May: 25.4°C
  • June: 24.3°C
  • July: 23.8°C
  • August: 23.0°C
  • September: 22.7°C
  • October: 23.1°C
  • November: 23.6°C
  • December: 23.9°C

Nearby Dive Sites in Galápagos Islands

Nearest Dive Centres to Punta Pitt

Marine Life in Galápagos Islands

Home to 141 recorded species including 108 reef fish, 7 whales & dolphins, 7 sharks & rays, 6 seagrass & algae, 5 hard corals, 3 sea cucumbers.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for Punta Pitt

Based on average water temperature of 24.7°C, currents 34 cm/s.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 25°C water needs minimal exposure protection
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins (stiff blade recommended for strong currents)
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories