Conditions referenceSeason, water and visibilityBest Aug–Nov · Moderate current · 20–31°C (coldest Feb, warmest Sep)
- Current
- Moderate
- Water temperature
- 20–31°C (coldest Feb, warmest Sep)
- Visibility
- 8–30m: Warm autumn water is often clearest; wind and plankton reduce visibility.
- Experience
- Several reefs suit Open Water divers.
01 · Marine life
What you may see
Sightings are never guaranteed. The bars show typical likelihood by month.
| Month | Likelihood |
|---|---|
| January | commonly seen |
| February | commonly seen |
| March | commonly seen |
| April | commonly seen |
| May | commonly seen |
| June | commonly seen |
| July | commonly seen |
| August | commonly seen |
| September | commonly seen |
| October | commonly seen |
| November | commonly seen |
| December | commonly seen |
Possible in suitable habitat; no unsupported peak is applied.
| Month | Likelihood |
|---|---|
| January | occasional |
| February | occasional |
| March | occasional |
| April | occasional |
| May | occasional |
| June | occasional |
| July | occasional |
| August | occasional |
| September | occasional |
| October | occasional |
| November | occasional |
| December | occasional |
Possible at El Vencedor; daily presence varies.
| Month | Likelihood |
|---|---|
| January | occasional |
| February | occasional |
| March | occasional |
| April | occasional |
| May | occasional |
| June | occasional |
| July | occasional |
| August | occasional |
| September | occasional |
| October | occasional |
| November | occasional |
| December | occasional |
Possible in suitable habitat; no unsupported peak is applied.
| Month | Likelihood |
|---|---|
| January | occasional |
| February | occasional |
| March | occasional |
| April | occasional |
| May | occasional |
| June | occasional |
| July | occasional |
| August | occasional |
| September | occasional |
| October | occasional |
| November | occasional |
| December | occasional |
Possible in suitable habitat; no unsupported peak is applied.
02 · Dive sites
Dive sites worth knowing
A starting point, not a ranking. Conditions decide what works on the day.
El Bajo
El Bajo: Rocky reef.
8–25m · Strong current
El Cantil
El Cantil: Reef ledge.
8–30m · Moderate current
El Vencedor
El Vencedor: Small wreck.
12–20m · Moderate current
See all 4 dive sites
03 · LogisticsGetting there and costsModerate. Fly to SJD. Typical trip $–$$.
Route overview
Moderate
Reachable but with some friction: a 2.5h overland transfer.
Airport options
SJD
Los Cabos International Airport
About 2–3 hours by road, including an unpaved final section
Typical trip cost
$–$$
under $2,000 to $2,000–4,000
Per person, excluding international flights.
- Two-tank park trips commonly run around USD 140–200 before equipment, park fee and transport from Los Cabos.