Dive-site story
Situated off the eastern flank of Isla San Agustín within Huatulco National Park, this dive site features granite boulder fields intertwined with patches of branching Pocillopora coral. Ocean swells sculpt the topography into rocky crevices, swim-throughs, and sandy channels where marine life congregates away from the open Pacific surf. The eastern side provides sheltered spots along the reef wall before falling off into deeper open water.
Extensive boulder formations sheltering resting whitetip reef sharks and green moray eels
Expansive patches of hard coral communities typical of Oaxaca's Pacific coastline
Regular flybys of spotted eagle rays and mobula rays along the outer drop-off
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
The dry season provides calmer sea conditions, warmer waters, and improved water clarity before the summer rains.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitetip Reef SharkTriaenodon obesus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Spotted Eagle RayAetobatus narinari | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Panamic Green MorayGymnothorax castaneus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Cortez AngelfishPomacanthus zonipectus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Pacific BoxfishOstracion meleagris | Common | ||||||||||||
| Olive Ridley Sea TurtleLepidochelys olivacea | Common |
Marine forecast
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