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 25-28°C, warmest February, March, April.
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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Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Dive and Surf
Dive and Surf Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Dive and Surf, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-1.94, -80.79) (26km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
25°C
76°F · Range: 23.5–25.9°C
Current Speed
2.24 cm/s
Direction: NE (63.4°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.733 mg/m³
Moderate productivity
Salinity
33.26 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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