Dive and Surf
Protected Area
El Pelado
Why dive here
With 145+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue whales, dolphins, humpback whales, manta rays and mobula rays (devil rays) - Dive and Surf offers some of Isla de la Plata's richest diving. Water ranges 25-27°C, warmest February, March, May.
Dive and Surf, off Isla de la Plata, offers a reliable slice of Eastern Pacific diving. We’ve found it’s a good spot for spotting some of the bigger pelagics, with whale shark encounters not uncommon, especially in the cooler months. You might see a few different turtle species here too, like olive ridleys or green turtles, navigating through schools of lemoneye grunt and Atlantic bumper. It’s a solid dive for those looking for a taste of what Ecuador’s coast has to offer, without the more challenging currents found at other sites.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Dive and Surf
Dive and Surf Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Dive and Surf, sourced from Copernicus Marine satellite data
August Averages
Sea Temperature
24.77°C
77°F
Current Speed
2.83 cm/s
Direction: NE (45°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.923 mg/m³
Moderate productivity
Salinity
33.2 PSU
Data sources: Copernicus Marine Service (EU)
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