

Best for advanced divers, 7-35m, boat entry, strong current.
La Pared del Náufrago is a wall and reef drift dive at Malpelo Island, featuring depths between 7 and 35 metres with an average of 21 metres. This site is characterised by strong currents that require advanced buoyancy control and drift-diving experience. Visibility typically ranges from 10 to 30 metres. Divers should be prepared for thermoclines, which can cause water temperatures to fluctuate between 16 and 28 degrees Celsius. Access is by boat only, and the remote location necessitates the use of a surface marker buoy and signalling device. Divers must remain vigilant for sharks and active boat traffic throughout the 50-minute dive.
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The platform at 10m is relatively protected from currents compared to the rest of the wall, but divers should be careful to avoid being dragged away from the island.
Access is by boat from Malpelo Island, typically via RIBs from a liveaboard vessel.
Recorded at this site
Depth
7-35m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
24-26°C
Current
Strong
Typical Dive
50 min
Best Time
Year-round
No, this site is intended for advanced divers due to the strong currents and challenging conditions.
The site ranges from 7 to 35 metres, with an average depth of 21 metres.
This is a boat-only dive site located 10 kilometres from shore.
Conditions include strong currents and potential thermoclines, with visibility ranging from 10 to 30 metres.
Divers should carry a surface marker buoy and a signalling device due to the remote location and boat traffic.
Diving at La Pared del Náufrago in Buenaventura requires the following certifications: Advanced, Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at La Pared del Náufrago in Buenaventura. Water temperatures range from 24°C to 26°C.
The best months to visit La Pared del Náufrago 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.