

Best for advanced divers, 8-60m, boat entry, strong current.
Ocho is a complex site on the South Coast of Ecuador, offering a diverse topography of reef, wall, and pinnacle structures. Designed for advanced divers, the site ranges from 8 to 60 metres in depth with an average of 25 metres. Divers must be prepared for strong currents, surge, and variable visibility between 10 and 30 metres. Water temperatures fluctuate between 19C and 24C, necessitating the use of 5-7mm wetsuits, hoods, or drysuits. Access is strictly by boat. Due to the challenging conditions and potential for deep, low-visibility dives, this site requires significant experience and careful briefing with liveaboard crew regarding current changes and emergency procedures.
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Current direction and strength at Ocho can change with little warning, so brief carefully with your liveaboard crew before each dive and confirm the bail-out plan. Carry a surface marker buoy and be prepared to deploy it if you surface away from the boat.
Diving permits are required for all divers in the Galápagos Marine Reserve.
Recorded at this site
Depth
8-60m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Water Temp
19-24°C
Current
Strong
Typical Dive
60 min
Best Time
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
No, this site is intended for advanced divers only. It requires experience with deep diving and managing strong currents.
The site ranges from 8 to 60 metres, with an average depth of 25 metres.
Ocho is accessed exclusively by boat.
Divers should be prepared for cold water, deep depths, low visibility, strong currents, and surge. Avoid entering overhead environments without specific training.
No, this site is a dive location with depths and conditions that are not suitable for snorkelling.
Diving at Ocho in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno requires the following certifications: Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Ocho in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno. Water temperatures range from 19°C to 24°C.
The best months to visit Ocho in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno are June, July, August, September, October, and November. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Ocho in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno can have strong currents. Advanced experience with drift diving and current navigation is recommended.
Visibility at Ocho in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.