Santa Fe
Why dive here
With 131+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, humpback whales, seals & sea lions, sea turtles and sperm whales - Santa Fe offers some of Galápagos Islands's richest diving. Water ranges 23-28°C, warmest February, March, April.
Santa Fe offers some genuinely relaxed diving, a welcome change of pace for the Galápagos. The maximum depth of 16 meters keeps things comfortable, making it a good spot to ease into your trip or just enjoy a drift. We’ve always found a healthy population of sea lions here, playful as ever, along with turtles cruising past and whitetip reef sharks resting on the sandy bottom. The main event is a short, interesting cave at 16m, easily navigable, adding a bit of exploration without any stress. It’s a great option for divers who appreciate a straightforward site but still want to see plenty of classic Galápagos marine life.
Typical Santa Fe Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Strong currents typical this month (avg 36 cm/s). Good buoyancy control essential.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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GALAPAGOS AGGRESSOR III
M/V Tiburon Explorer
Dive Center Silberstein
Galapagos People
Macarron Scuba Divers
Shark Bay
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Santa Fe
Santa Fe Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Santa Fe, 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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