7m
    Lima & Palomino Islands, Peru
    Ancón

    CHILE

    Best months: Feb–Apr

    Protected Area

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    Why dive here

    With 40+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue whales, hammerhead sharks, humpback whales, sea turtles and sperm whales - CHILE offers some of Lima & Palomino Islands's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 17-21°C, warmest February, March, April.

    Best timeFeb–Apr
    WetsuitA 5mm wetsuit
    Marine lifeBlue Whales, Hammerhead Sharks, Humpback Whales, Sea Turtles and Sperm Whales · 40+ species recorded
    Water17-21°C · warmest February, March, April
    CharacterWreck dive · max 7m
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    The Chile wreck lies at a shallow 7 metres, making it an accessible dive for many. It's the remains of a steamship, broken up over time but still retaining enough structure to make for an interesting exploration. We usually find it fairly silty inside, so buoyancy control is key if you want to poke around without kicking up a cloud. Expect to see plenty of crabs scuttling over the plates and a good number of silversides darting through the openings. It’s a solid pick for a second dive, especially if the viz isn't stellar elsewhere, offering a different kind of underwater landscape.

    Typical CHILE Dive Profile

    5mSafety Stop0m7m max~60 min estimated bottom time

    Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

    Safety Notes

    Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for CHILE

    CHILE Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for CHILE, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-12.05, -77.16) (20km away)

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    October Averages

    Sea Temperature

    17°C

    63°F · Range: 15.5–19°C

    Air Temperature

    16°C

    60°F

    Wind Speed

    6.32 m/s

    12.3 knots

    Atmospheric Pressure

    1014.5 hPa

    Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data

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