

Best for beginner divers, 12-40m, boat entry.
El Pelado is a reef site located off the coast of Ecuador, featuring a depth range of 12 to 40 metres. The site is accessed by boat and offers visibility between 10 and 30 metres. Divers should exercise caution when navigating cave sections and maintain buoyancy to avoid contact with sharp coral and rock structures. While the site is suitable for beginners, the reef extends to depths beyond recreational limits, requiring careful planning with a guide. Water temperatures range from 21 to 24 degrees Celsius throughout the year. As facilities are unconfirmed at the site, divers should arrange equipment and air fills in the nearest town before departure.
-1.93508, -80.78943
Facilities at the site are unconfirmed, so arrange equipment rental and air fills before you leave the nearest town. Confirm your boat operator's depth plan in advance if you are a newly certified diver, as the reef drops well beyond recreational beginner depths.
The site can be accessed from the shore, allowing for easy entry and exit.
Recorded at this site
Depth
12-40m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Water Temp
21-24°C
Current
None
Best Time
Jan, Feb, Mar, Dec
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, though the reef extends to 40 metres. Newer divers should plan to stay shallower and follow their guide's depth plan.
The reef structure ranges from 12 to 40 metres in depth.
El Pelado is accessed by boat.
Water temperatures range between 21 and 24 degrees Celsius throughout the year.
Divers should use caution in cave sections and maintain proper buoyancy to avoid contact with sharp coral and rocks.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at El Pelado in El Pelado. Water temperatures range from 21°C to 24°C.
The best months to visit El Pelado in El Pelado are January, February, March, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.