

Best for intermediate divers, 25-100m, boat entry, moderate current.
Punta Albemarle, located at the northern tip of Isabela Island, offers a challenging combination of reef, wall, and drift diving. The topography features a wall that descends from 25 to 100 metres, requiring careful depth management and advanced certification. Divers encounter moderate currents that can shift quickly, often accompanied by cold upwellings from the Cromwell current. Visibility typically ranges between 10 and 30 metres. Due to the deep nature of the site, strong currents, and the presence of sharks, this location is suited for intermediate to advanced divers. A surface marker buoy is essential for all entries, which are conducted by boat.
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Current direction and strength at Punta Albemarle can shift quickly, so brief with your divemaster immediately before entering the water and confirm the planned abort signal and pick-up point. A surface marker buoy is essential given the drift element and boat-access entry.
Located on the northernmost point of Isabela Island, accessible by liveaboard.
Recorded at this site
Depth
25-100m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
19-24°C
Current
Moderate
Best Time
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
The site features a wall that drops from 25 to 100 metres, with an average depth of 60 metres.
No, this site is intended for intermediate to advanced divers due to the deep depths, strong currents, and surge conditions.
Access to Punta Albemarle is by boat, which is required to reach the site located 5000 metres from the shore.
Water temperatures range from 19 to 24 degrees Celsius, though cold upwellings can cause temperatures to fluctuate.
Divers should prepare for deep water, strong currents, surge, and the presence of sharks.
Diving at Punta Albemarle in Galápagos Islands requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced, Deep. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Punta Albemarle in Galápagos Islands. Water temperatures range from 19°C to 24°C.
The best months to visit Punta Albemarle in Galápagos Islands are June, July, August, September, October, and November. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.