Dive-site story
Located along the central coast of Chile, Los Molles provides access to classic cold-water Humboldt Current ecosystems. Dense forests of giant kelp cover submerged granite boulders, providing shelter for diverse temperate fish species and invertebrates. Divers navigate surge channels, rocky overhangs, and swim-throughs, frequently encountering sea lions that patrol the kelp canopy.
Extensive kelp forests sheltering endemic Humboldt Current fish species
Frequent encounters with curious South American sea lions
Granite rock formations with narrow swim-throughs and crevices
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Southern Hemisphere summer and early autumn bring calmer sea conditions and slightly warmer water.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South American Sea LionOtaria flavescens | Common | ||||||||||||
| Chilean Sandperch / BilagayCheilodactylus variegatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Chilean Rockfish / CabrillaSebastes capensis | Common | ||||||||||||
| JerguillaAplodactylus punctatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Chilean NudibranchPhidiana lottini | Common |
Marine forecast
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