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Isla de Guadalupe

Guadalupe Island, located off the west coast of Mexico's Baja California, is globally recognized for its unique opportunity to engage in cage "diving" with magnificent Great White Sharks. This volcanic island is renowned as one of the limited five destinations in the world where such an exhilarating experience can be enjoyed.

The prime attraction at Guadalupe Island is the abundance of impressive great white sharks, particularly during the early fall season. To embark on this extraordinary adventure, liveaboard diving is the exclusive means, with departures usually commencing from either San Diego, California or Ensenada, Mexico. Unlike traditional dive sites, all cage diving expeditions take place directly from the liveaboard boats, with no specified locations around Guadalupe Island. The optimal months to witness these awe-inspiring oceanic predators in their natural habitat are from August to October.

For divers interested in exploring Guadalupe Island, the conditions are favorable with a visibility of up to 25m and a maximum depth of 7m. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced diver, this captivating dive site caters to divers of various skill levels. Situated in Mexico, Guadalupe Island lies in close proximity to the Municipio de Ensenada in Baja California, offering convenient access for divers seeking a remarkable underwater adventure.

Diving Conditions Score for Isla de Guadalupe

4.6
Below Average

Challenging conditions, for experienced divers only.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for Isla de Guadalupe

Depth

7m

Visibility

25m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced

Weather Conditions for Isla de Guadalupe

Wave Height

1.36m

Wind Speed

14.8 m/s

Water Temp

19.9°C

Visibility

35km

Cloud Cover

0%

Wave Period

10.8s

Air Temperature

12.1°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Isla de Guadalupe
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Dive Score Chart for Isla de Guadalupe

Best time to dive: 16:00 with score 6.1378378378378375/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.38m, Wind 14.3 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 5.792380952380952/10.

Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.

Sunrise at Isla de Guadalupe : 06:00
Sunset at Isla de Guadalupe : 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Isla de Guadalupe 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.

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Best Overall
16:00

Score: 6.1/10
Waves: 1.38m (11.1s), Wind: 14.3 m/s

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Best Night
0:00

Score: 5.8/10
Waves: 1.2m, Wind: 20.4 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Isla de Guadalupe
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Isla de Guadalupe

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 Isla de Guadalupe

Winter

Avg. Score: 9.2/10

Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.

Best Months for Isla de Guadalupe

January
Score: 9.3
February
Score: 9.2
December
Score: 9.0

Ideal Conditions for Isla de Guadalupe

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

14.5°C / 58.1°F

August

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

15.8m / 51.8ft

January

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.8m / 2.6ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Isla de Guadalupe

Isla de Guadalupe shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with August being the warmest month (14.5°C) and December the coldest (5.7°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.8m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in January 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 January to March, 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.

Scoring Legend:
9-10 (Excellent)
7-8 (Good)
5-6 (Average)
3-4 (Poor)
1-2 (Dangerous)

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 19, 2026

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