Isla Salango
Protected Area
Zona Marina Parque Nacional Machalilla
Why dive here
With 145+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue whales, dolphins, humpback whales, manta rays and mobula rays (devil rays) - Isla Salango offers some of Isla de la Plata's richest diving. Water ranges 25-27°C, warmest February, March, May.
Isla Salango, near Isla de la Plata, offers a look at coastal Ecuadorian diving. We've seen large schools of jacks here, often with green sea turtles cruising by. The currents can pick up, making it a better spot for divers comfortable with a drift, but it’s generally a relaxed outing. It's a solid choice for an afternoon dive if you’re already in the area.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Isla Salango
Isla Salango Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Isla Salango, 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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