Roca Blanca - Galápagos Islands

Roca Blanca, off Isabela’s southeast coast, often gets a bit overshadowed by the big names, but we find it consistently delivers. It’s usually a relaxed drift, where you can watch Galapagos sharks, whitetips, and even hammerheads cruise by in the blue. Keep an eye out for the giant manta rays and their smaller eagle ray cousins, alongside playful sea lions zipping through the shoals of tropical fish. It’s a solid spot for divers who appreciate a consistent shark encounter without the often-gnarly currents of some other Galápagos sites.

Location
Galápagos Islands, Ecuador, South America
Coordinates
-0.950000, -90.966670

Marine Protected Area: Humedales del Sur de Isabela

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 Roca Blanca

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 Roca Blanca

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