Ocean Reef - Isla de la Plata

Ocean Reef on Isla de la Plata organises trips to the various sites around the island, often combining a dive with some time on the surface for birdwatching. It’s a solid choice for those prioritising the unique marine-bird interaction you find here, rather than a full-service dive resort experience. We’d suggest them if you're looking for a straightforward way to get wet and see the famous blue-footed boobies in one go.

Location
Isla de la Plata, Ecuador, South America
Coordinates
-2.161981, -79.918110
Address
Víctor Emilio Estrada S, Guayaquil

Dive Sites Near Ocean Reef

Ocean Reef 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