Galápagos Deep

South America › Ecuador

Galápagos Deep

20–40 mMax Depth
boatEntry
3Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-6)

Planning signal81/100
Waves
0.9 m
9.8 s
Swell
0.7 m
9.1 s
Current speed
1.9 km/h
flowing toward NE
Water temperature
26.4°C
Wind
10.8 km/h
→ S
Sea level
0.4 m
rising
WavesWatch
SwellCalm
Current speedWatch
Planning window
23:0000:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Sat, Sep 5Watch
Waves0.9–0.9 mCurrent speed1.9 km/h maxWater temperature26.3°C
TodayWatch
Waves0.8–0.9 mCurrent speed1.5 km/h maxWater temperature26.4°C
TomorrowWatch
Waves0.8–0.9 mCurrent speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature26.4°C
Tue, Sep 8Watch
Waves0.8–1.0 mCurrent speed1.0 km/h maxWater temperature26.4°C
Next 72 hours
18:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 1.9 km/h
Water temperature: 26.4°C
00:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 1.2 km/h
Water temperature: 26.2°C
06:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 26.1°C
12:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 26.5°C
18:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 26.6°C
00:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 26.4°C
06:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 26.3°C
12:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 26.4°C
18:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 26.4°C
00:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 26.3°C
06:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 26.3°C
12:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 26.4°C
Catalog depth20–40 m
Data sources & field guideOpen-Meteo Marine + Weather APIs

Planning context, not a safety guarantee. Coastal model accuracy is limited. Confirm the actual briefing, entry, exit, and suitability with a local operator.

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Dive readiness

Collecting the latest marine conditions and forecast signals.

Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

Jun-Nov

Peak month

Mar 26.9°

Jan24.8°
Feb26.5°
Mar26.9°
Apr26.1°
May24.9°
Jun23.8°
Jul22.8°
Aug22.1°
Sep22.1°
Oct22.3°
Nov22.8°
Dec23.4°
Current: moderate
Typical visibility: 15 m

Historical planning data from the recorded site profile. Water temperature and conditions can vary by day, depth, and weather; confirm current conditions with a local operator.

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Dive Types

deepsalt Wateradvanced Difficulty

Data source & current conditions

Profile facts were imported from DeepLog. ScubaProof adds nearby-center links and presents the recorded fields without treating missing data as confirmation. Conditions, access, permits, and site suitability can change; confirm them with a local operator before diving.

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Questions to ask a local operator

  • What are today's current, visibility, entry, and exit conditions?
  • Does the planned route stay within my certification and recent experience?
  • Are there local permits, conservation rules, or equipment requirements?

Common Species

12 km · nearby observations
Galapagos sea lion
Zalophus wollebaeki
DeepLog1
Hippomane mancinella
DeepLog1
White mangrove
Laguncularia racemosa
DeepLog1
Panulirus penicillatus
Nearby OBIS observations22
Grapsus grapsus
Nearby OBIS observations18
Panulirus gracilis
Nearby OBIS observations13
Amblyrhynchus cristatus
Nearby OBIS observations10
Carcharhinus limbatus
Nearby OBIS observations10
Isostichopus fuscus
Nearby OBIS observations8
Mugil thoburni
Nearby OBIS observations8
Bathygobius lineatus
Nearby OBIS observations6
Stegastes arcifrons
Nearby OBIS observations6
These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
DeepLog + OBIS

Photos

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