Tagus Cove
Why dive here
With 131+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, humpback whales, seals & sea lions, sea turtles and sperm whales - Tagus Cove offers some of Galápagos Islands's richest reef diving. Water ranges 23-28°C, warmest February, March, April.
Tagus Cove is a solid Galápagos dive, often calmer than some of the more exposed sites. We usually find green sea turtles here, cruising the volcanic rock formations. It's a good spot for newer divers to experience the islands' unique blend of pelagics and reef fish, without battling much current.
Typical Tagus Cove 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.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Tagus Cove
Tagus Cove Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Tagus Cove, 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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