El Bajo
Explore the awe-inspiring underwater landscape that mirrors the stunning cliffs above the water's surface, providing a breathtaking setting for observing incredible marine life in the Sea of Cortez. Immerse yourself in the possibility of encountering magnificent creatures such as manta rays, eagle rays, sea lions, and even the gentle giants of the ocean, whale sharks. Alongside these remarkable encounters, you will also be surrounded by a vibrant array of sub-tropical reef fish.
Discover a world of underwater beauty with a visibility of up to 15 meters, allowing you to fully appreciate the mesmerizing sights that await you. Dive to a maximum depth of 18 meters, making this dive site accessible to both beginner and advanced divers. Located in Mexico, this dive site is easily accessible, providing an unforgettable diving experience in close proximity to various other diving destinations in the country.
Discover a world of underwater beauty with a visibility of up to 15 meters, allowing you to fully appreciate the mesmerizing sights that await you. Dive to a maximum depth of 18 meters, making this dive site accessible to both beginner and advanced divers. Located in Mexico, this dive site is easily accessible, providing an unforgettable diving experience in close proximity to various other diving destinations in the country.
Diving Conditions Score for El Bajo
6.5
Above AverageDecent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for El Bajo
Depth
18m
Visibility
15m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for El Bajo
Wave Height
0.74m
Wind Speed
19.1 m/s
Water Temp
28.3°C
Visibility
51.96km
Cloud Cover
5%
Wave Period
8.7s
Air Temperature
32.5°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for El Bajo
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Dive Score Chart for El Bajo
Best time to dive: 14:00 with score 9.037284615384616/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.62m, Wind 1.7 m/s.Best night dive time: 20:00 with score 7.68470101010101/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at El Bajo: 06:00
Sunset at El Bajo: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at El Bajo are affected by daylight hours. Sunrise occurs at 06:00 and sunset at 18:00, which impacts visibility and water temperature for scuba diving and snorkeling.
Best Overall
14:00Score: 9.0/10
Waves: 0.62m (13s), Wind: 1.7 m/s
Best Night
20:00Score: 7.7/10
Waves: 0.64m, Wind: 15.2 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for El BajoAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at El Bajo
The dive score combines all factors to rate overall diving conditions throughout the year. Higher scores indicate better diving conditions.
Monthly Dive Score Analysis - Seasonal Diving Conditions
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Seasonal DiveScore Chart
This chart displays monthly diveScore data throughout the year, showing seasonal patterns. The data is presented as a bar chart with an overlaid line graph.Dive scores range from 1 to 10, with 10 being optimal conditions.
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Best Season for El Bajo
Spring
Avg. Score: 9.1/10
Spring provides excellent diving conditions with improving water temperatures and typically good visibility.
Best Months for El Bajo
April
Score: 9.2
October
Score: 9.2
January
Score: 9.0
Ideal Conditions for El Bajo
Water Temp
26.8°C / 80.2°F
May
Visibility
14.7m / 48.2ft
November
Wave Height
1.4m / 4.6ft
April
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for El Bajo
El Bajo shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (31.0°C) and February the coldest (17.3°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in April with average wave heights of 1.4m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in April with a low wave steepness ratio, creating gentler swells. January offers the longest wave periods (8.0s), creating more comfortable and predictable conditions for boat entries and exits. Ocean currents are slowest in January (0.5m/s) and strongest in January (0.5m/s). January is usually the driest month with 0.0mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during April to June, when ocean conditions are calmer with long-period waves and currents are typically weaker. Experienced divers might enjoy the challenges and potentially better visibility during the shoulder seasons, with moderate currents that can improve marine life encounters.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 23, 2026
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