Conditions referenceSeason, water and visibilityBest Sep–Dec · Strong current · 20–31°C (coldest Feb, warmest Sep)
- Current
- Strong
- Water temperature
- 20–31°C (coldest Feb, warmest Sep)
- Visibility
- 8–30m: Pacific influence, plankton and seasonal water masses cause fast changes.
- Experience
- Local sheltered sites 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 | 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.
| Month | Likelihood |
|---|---|
| January | rare |
| February | rare |
| March | rare |
| April | rare |
| May | rare |
| June | rare |
| July | rare |
| August | rare |
| September | rare |
| October | rare |
| November | rare |
| December | rare |
Possible in suitable habitat; no unsupported peak is applied.
| Month | Likelihood |
|---|---|
| January | rare |
| February | rare |
| March | rare |
| April | rare |
| May | rare |
| June | rare |
| July | rare |
| August | rare |
| September | rare |
| October | rare |
| November | rare |
| December | rare |
A sought target at Gordo Banks, but many dives see none.
See all 8 species
02 · Dive sites
Dive sites worth knowing
A starting point, not a ranking. Conditions decide what works on the day.
Gordo Banks
Gordo Banks: Offshore seamount.
28–80m · Strong current
Neptune’s Finger
Neptune’s Finger: Rock pinnacle.
8–30m · Moderate current
North Wall
North Wall: Wall and sand slope.
8–35m · Moderate current
See all 4 dive sites
03 · LogisticsGetting there and costsModerate. Fly to SJD. Typical trip $–$$.
Route overview
Moderate
Reachable but with some friction: a 1.5h boat crossing.
Airport options
SJD
Los Cabos International Airport
About 30–60 minutes by road to San José del Cabo or Cabo San Lucas marinas
Typical trip cost
$–$$
under $2,000 to $2,000–4,000
Per person, excluding international flights.
- Local two-tank trips commonly cost USD 120–180; Gordo Banks charters are materially more and may require a checkout dive.