Gallinazo
Located just 25 minutes by boat from Santa Maria and a mere 10 minutes from the Pucusana pier, this dive site is a must-visit for advanced divers. With a direct entry and quick descent from the boat, divers can explore an incredible underwater kelp forest teeming with a variety of fish, crabs, anemones, and more. The visibility at this site is approximately 2m, with a maximum depth of 11m. Prepare to be amazed by the diverse marine life in this hidden gem of Peru, located near Club Náutico Poseidón in Pucusana, Province of Lima, Lima Metropolitan Area.
Diving Conditions Score for Gallinazo
7.1
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Gallinazo
Depth
11m
Visibility
2m
Experience Level
advanced
expert
Weather Conditions for Gallinazo
Wave Height
1.4m
Wind Speed
18.6 m/s
Water Temp
23.5°C
Visibility
26.12km
Cloud Cover
9%
Wave Period
10.7s
Air Temperature
24.1°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Gallinazo
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Dive Score Chart for Gallinazo
Best time to dive: 10:00 with score 7.399576811594202/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.3m, Wind 9.4 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 6.7447735632183905/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Gallinazo: 06:00
Sunset at Gallinazo: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Gallinazo 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: 7.4/10
Waves: 1.3m (11.5s), Wind: 9.4 m/s
Best Night
0:00Score: 6.7/10
Waves: 1.3m, Wind: 13.3 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for GallinazoAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Gallinazo
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 Gallinazo
Summer
Avg. Score: 8.9/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Gallinazo
July
Score: 9.0
August
Score: 8.9
June
Score: 8.8
Ideal Conditions for Gallinazo
Water Temp
19.7°C / 67.5°F
March
Visibility
14.4m / 47.2ft
May
Wave Height
1.3m / 4.3ft
February
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Gallinazo
Gallinazo follows southern hemisphere patterns with March being the warmest month (19.7°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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