

Best for intermediate divers, 1-10m, shore entry, mild current.
Punta Ballena is a rocky coastal reef site located near Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Suitable for intermediate snorkelers, the site features an average depth of 5 metres, with a total range of 1 to 10 metres. Access is via the shore, and conditions typically include mild currents and visibility ranging from 5 to 15 metres. Facilities available at the site include showers, changing rooms, a cafe, and a dive shop. Species recorded around this area include California sea lions, spotted eagle rays, various angelfish species, moray eels, wrasses, pufferfish, moorish idols, triggerfish, and groupers.
22.90550, -109.86550
Transportation to the dive shop must be booked at least 48 hours in advance due to local regulations.
Transportation services are available from various areas including Cabo San Lucas, the Corridor, and San Jose del Cabo.
Recorded at this site
Depth
Up to 10m
Visibility
5-15m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
21-29°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Dec
Species recorded around this area include California sea lions, spotted eagle rays, king, Cortez, and Clarion angelfish, jewel and Panamic green morays, wrasses, guineafowl pufferfish, moorish idols, triggerfish, groupers, and pufferfish.
Punta Ballena is rated for intermediate snorkelers.
The depth ranges from 1 to 10 metres, with an average depth of 5 metres.
Punta Ballena is accessed via a shore entry.
Yes, Punta Ballena is a designated snorkel site with a rating of 3 out of 5.
Diving at Punta Ballena in Cabo San Lucas requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Punta Ballena in Cabo San Lucas. Water temperatures range from 21°C to 29°C.
The best months to visit Punta Ballena in Cabo San Lucas are January, February, March, April, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Punta Ballena in Cabo San Lucas typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Punta Ballena in Cabo San Lucas typically ranges from 5 metres to 15 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.