

Best for advanced divers, 18-40m, boat entry, strong current.
Bajo del Anda is a seamount located in the open Pacific at Malpelo, featuring a combination of wall, pinnacle, and drop-off topography that reaches depths of 40 metres. This site is suited for advanced divers due to strong, persistent currents and surge. Divers typically experience visibility between 10 and 30 metres with water temperatures ranging from 24 to 25 degrees Celsius. Thermoclines can cause significant temperature drops during a dive. Access is strictly by boat, and divers must maintain solid buoyancy control while navigating the open water column. The average dive duration is 50 minutes, and conditions require active monitoring of current shifts around the seamount structure.
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Current direction and strength at Bajo del Anda can shift quickly as conditions change around the seamount, so stay close to your group and agree on an up-current abort signal before descending. Boat cover is non-negotiable here, and all vessels operating at Malpelo carry first aid and fills, but confirm oxygen availability before your first dive of the day.
Access is via liveaboard boat from Buenaventura, followed by a short transit to the site using Rigid Inflatable Boats.
Recorded at this site
Depth
18-40m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
24-25°C
Current
Strong
Typical Dive
50 min
Best Time
Year-round
No, this site is intended for advanced divers due to the strong currents, surge, and deep profile.
The site ranges from 18 to 40 metres, with an average depth of 30 metres.
Boat access is required to reach this seamount, which is located 500 kilometres from shore.
No, this is an advanced dive site with significant depth and strong currents, making it unsuitable for snorkelling.
Divers must manage deep depths, strong currents, surge, and potential thermoclines that can cause rapid temperature drops.
Diving at Bajo del Anda in Buenaventura requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Bajo del Anda in Buenaventura. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Bajo del Anda in Buenaventura. Water temperatures range from 24°C to 25°C.
The best months to visit Bajo del Anda in Buenaventura are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Bajo del Anda in Buenaventura can have strong currents. Advanced experience with drift diving and current navigation is recommended.
Visibility at Bajo del Anda in Buenaventura typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.