Seymour Channel
Protected Area
Galápagos
Why dive here
With 131+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, humpback whales, seals & sea lions, sea turtles and sperm whales - Seymour Channel offers some of Galápagos Islands's richest drift diving. Water ranges 23-28°C, warmest February, March, April.
Seymour Channel is exactly what it sounds like: a channel, and a good one for a drift. We typically drop in at one end and let the current do the work, often a strong push that makes spotting pelagics a lot easier. Keep an eye out for Galápagos sharks cruising through the blue, big rays gliding along the bottom, and schools of jacks or barracuda that sometimes fill the channel. It’s a dynamic dive, usually between 10 and 30 metres, best suited for those comfortable with a bit of a ride.
Safety Notes
Drift dive - carry a surface marker buoy (SMB) and stay with your group. Brief the current direction before entry.
Strong currents typical this month (avg 36 cm/s). Good buoyancy control essential.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Seymour Channel
Seymour Channel Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Seymour Channel, 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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