Sea Lion Colony
Welcome to our fantastic dive site in the water, the Sea Lion Colony! This is the perfect place to begin your diving expedition. At this site, you will have the unique opportunity to interact with sea lions, which are as friendly and curious as lovely dogs. Alongside these captivating creatures, you will also encounter a diverse array of marine life. With its close proximity to the beach, La Lobería, as the locals affectionately call it, is easily accessible and won't require much travel time. This makes it an ideal choice for divers of all levels, especially beginners.
Located in Cabo Frailes, Municipio de Los Cabos, Baja California Sur, Mexico, this dive site offers excellent visibility of 11m and a maximum depth of 15m. The waters of Mexico provide the perfect backdrop for your underwater adventure. So gear up, get ready, and dive into the wonders of the Sea Lion Colony!
Located in Cabo Frailes, Municipio de Los Cabos, Baja California Sur, Mexico, this dive site offers excellent visibility of 11m and a maximum depth of 15m. The waters of Mexico provide the perfect backdrop for your underwater adventure. So gear up, get ready, and dive into the wonders of the Sea Lion Colony!
Diving Conditions Score for Sea Lion Colony
8.4
Very GoodVery good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Sea Lion Colony
Depth
15m
Visibility
11m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Sea Lion Colony
Wave Height
1.04m
Wind Speed
2.9 m/s
Water Temp
28.8°C
Visibility
53.74km
Cloud Cover
27%
Wave Period
13.35s
Air Temperature
28.3°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Sea Lion Colony
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Dive Score Chart for Sea Lion Colony
Best time to dive: 12:00 with score 9.24282039800995/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.04m, Wind 0.6 m/s.Best night dive time: 2:00 with score 8.565679949874689/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Sea Lion Colony: 06:00
Sunset at Sea Lion Colony: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Sea Lion Colony 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
12:00Score: 9.2/10
Waves: 1.04m (13.4s), Wind: 0.6 m/s
Best Night
2:00Score: 8.6/10
Waves: 1.08m, Wind: 2.2 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Sea Lion ColonyAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Sea Lion Colony
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 Sea Lion Colony
Spring
Avg. Score: 9.1/10
Spring provides excellent diving conditions with improving water temperatures and typically good visibility.
Best Months for Sea Lion Colony
April
Score: 9.2
October
Score: 9.2
March
Score: 9.1
Ideal Conditions for Sea Lion Colony
Water Temp
26.9°C / 80.4°F
May
Visibility
14.7m / 48.2ft
November
Wave Height
1.4m / 4.6ft
April
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Sea Lion Colony
Sea Lion Colony shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (30.6°C) and February the coldest (17.9°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 21, 2026
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