Lima & Palomino Islands, Peru
    Sistema de Islas, Islotes y Puntas Guaneras

    La Lobera

    Best months: Feb–Apr

    Protected Area

    Sistema de Islas, Islotes y Puntas Guaneras

    Why dive here

    With 40+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue whales, hammerhead sharks, humpback whales, sea turtles and sperm whales - La Lobera offers some of Lima & Palomino Islands's richest reef 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
    CharacterReef dive
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    La Lobera is all about the sea lions, and we mean *all* about them. Forget your tranquil reef dives; this is an energetic, slightly chaotic immersion into their world. You drop in fast, often right into a swirling mass of playful pups and curious juveniles. The water here can be a bit… chummy, thanks to the sheer number of animals, but that's part of the fun. We've had sea lions tugging at our fins, nibbling at our cameras, and zipping past with startling speed – it's an exhilarating interaction you won't easily find elsewhere. The maximum depth is around 16m, so you’re spending most of your dive right there in the thick of the action. Visibility averages about 8m, which is plenty when your main subjects are often within arm's reach. While you might spot a Pacific cornetfish or a barred pipefish tucked away, our eyes are always on the main event. This site isn't for a gentle drift; it's a dynamic dive that suits those comfortable with a quick entry, a bit of surge, and a whole lot of playful animal interaction. It’s a riot, honestly, and our pick for an experience that's pure, unadulterated joy.

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    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for La Lobera

    La Lobera Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for La Lobera, 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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