Dive and Surf - Isla de la Plata

Isla de la Plata feels like a true outlier in Ecuador, and Dive and Surf is your ticket to exploring its surprising waters. They’re the crew we consistently heard good things about for getting to the island’s best spots. If you’re here specifically for the hammerheads and mobula rays that frequent the area, particularly from June to September, these are the folks who know the currents and the cleaning stations. We’d suggest them for divers who appreciate straightforward, no-frills diving with guides who genuinely know the local marine movements.

Location
Isla de la Plata, Ecuador, South America
Coordinates
-1.826673, -80.752530

Dive Sites Near Dive and Surf

Dive and Surf provides access to 15 dive sites in Isla de la Plata.

Other Dive Centres in Isla de la Plata

Best Time to Dive in Isla de la Plata

The warmest water temperatures in Isla de la Plata occur in February, averaging 27.3°C. The coolest conditions are in August at 24.8°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 26.4°C
  • February: 27.3°C
  • March: 27.2°C
  • April: 26.4°C
  • May: 26.7°C
  • June: 26.4°C
  • July: 25.3°C
  • August: 24.8°C
  • September: 24.8°C
  • October: 25.3°C
  • November: 25.1°C
  • December: 25.3°C

Marine Life in Isla de la Plata

Home to 148 recorded species including 124 reef fish, 8 whales & dolphins, 5 other, 5 sharks & rays, 2 hard corals, 1 sea cucumbers.

Notable Marine Life

Recommended Packing List for Isla de la Plata

Based on average water temperature of 25.9°C, currents 4 cm/s.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 26°C water needs minimal exposure protection
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories