

Best for beginner divers, 10-24m, shore entry.
Acapulco Beach in Antofagasta offers a shore-entry reef dive suitable for beginner divers. The reef terrain extends from 10 to 24 metres, allowing for flexible depth profiles. Divers can expect visibility between 5 and 10 metres with minimal current. Water temperatures are cool, ranging from 14 to 17 degrees Celsius, making a 5mm wetsuit or thicker advisable. When entering from the shore, shuffle your feet to avoid sea urchins, and remain cautious of these creatures near the reef and cavern entrance. Facilities are not confirmed at this location, so divers should arrive self-sufficient with all necessary equipment and support.
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Check locally before you go, as facilities at the site are not confirmed and you may need to arrive self-sufficient with all your own water, weights, and surface support. A 5mm wetsuit or thicker is advisable given the cool water temperatures, even in summer.
The sheltered beach provides easy entry.
Recorded at this site
Depth
10-24m
Visibility
5-10m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
14-17°C
Current
None
Best Time
Jan, Feb, Mar, Dec
Yes, the site is a shore-entry reef dive with no current to manage, making it a comfortable option for newly certified divers.
The reef terrain at this site ranges from 10 to 24 metres in depth.
Acapulco Beach is a shore-entry dive site.
Water temperatures range from 14 to 17 degrees Celsius, so a 5mm wetsuit or thicker is recommended.
Divers should shuffle their feet when entering from the shore and remain cautious of sea urchins near the cavern entrance and along the reef.
Diving at Acapulco Beach in Antofagasta requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Acapulco Beach in Antofagasta. Water temperatures range from 14°C to 17°C.
The best months to visit Acapulco Beach in Antofagasta are January, February, March, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.