El Dado
Located on the northwest face of the Galapagos Island of Pucusana, this dive site is easily accessible. It is just a 25-minute boat ride from Santa Maria and a quick 10-minute journey from the Pucusana pier. Due to its direct exposure to the open sea, divers will need to enter and descend quickly from the boat. This site is only recommended for advanced divers.
The bottom of the site is adorned with various types of algae, offering a diverse and colorful underwater landscape. With a mix of sandy and rocky terrain, including a rocky wall, the average depth here is around 24 meters.
Visibility at this dive site is exceptional, reaching up to an impressive 50 meters. The maximum depth is slightly shallower at 22 meters.
Located in Peru, this dive site is in close proximity to Club Náutico Poseidón in Naplo, Pucusana, in the Province of Lima, within the Lima Metropolitan Area. Discover the beauty and wonders of this underwater paradise in Lima, Peru.
Only advanced and expert divers are recommended to explore the depths of this captivating dive site.
The bottom of the site is adorned with various types of algae, offering a diverse and colorful underwater landscape. With a mix of sandy and rocky terrain, including a rocky wall, the average depth here is around 24 meters.
Visibility at this dive site is exceptional, reaching up to an impressive 50 meters. The maximum depth is slightly shallower at 22 meters.
Located in Peru, this dive site is in close proximity to Club Náutico Poseidón in Naplo, Pucusana, in the Province of Lima, within the Lima Metropolitan Area. Discover the beauty and wonders of this underwater paradise in Lima, Peru.
Only advanced and expert divers are recommended to explore the depths of this captivating dive site.
Diving Conditions Score for El Dado
6.6
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 Dado
Depth
22m
Visibility
50m
Experience Level
advanced
expert
Weather Conditions for El Dado
Wave Height
1.36m
Wind Speed
14.7 m/s
Water Temp
23.4°C
Visibility
26.12km
Cloud Cover
9%
Wave Period
11.1s
Air Temperature
22.8°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for El Dado
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Dive Score Chart for El Dado
Best time to dive: 10:00 with score 7.199576811594203/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.3m, Wind 9.4 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 6.54477356321839/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at El Dado: 06:00
Sunset at El Dado: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at El Dado 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
10:00Score: 7.2/10
Waves: 1.3m (11.5s), Wind: 9.4 m/s
Best Night
0:00Score: 6.5/10
Waves: 1.3m, Wind: 13.3 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for El DadoAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at El Dado
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 Dado
Summer
Avg. Score: 8.9/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for El Dado
July
Score: 9.0
August
Score: 8.9
June
Score: 8.8
Ideal Conditions for El Dado
Water Temp
19.8°C / 67.6°F
March
Visibility
14.4m / 47.2ft
May
Wave Height
1.3m / 4.3ft
February
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for El Dado
El Dado follows southern hemisphere patterns with March being the warmest month (19.8°C) and October the coldest (12.2°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in February with average wave heights of 1.3m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in February 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 February to April, 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 18, 2026
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