

Best for beginner divers, 5-25m, boat entry, mild current.
San Carlos Bay features diverse underwater topography including reefs, walls, pinnacles, and artificial structures. Divers can explore depths ranging from 5 to 25 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres. Access is exclusively by boat due to the site being 27 kilometres from shore. Conditions include mild currents and visibility between 9 and 25 metres. While suitable for beginners, the site presents risks including nitrogen narcosis and strong currents, necessitating close contact with a guide. Night diving is available, allowing for observation of nocturnal activity. Species recorded around this area include groupers, triggerfish, sea stars, and various invertebrates, while nearby sites host species such as snowflake morays and California sea lions.
27.94757, -111.05480
Despite the beginner-friendly certification requirement, the site data flags narcosis risk, significant depth, and sharks, so newer divers should stick to shallower sections and dive with a guide. Night diving is available here, and the resident snowflake morays and nudibranchs are particularly active after dark.
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Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
5-25m
Visibility
9-25m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
18-28°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Species recorded around this area include groupers, triggerfish, sea stars, brittle stars, sea hares, and various snapper and butterflyfish species.
Yes, the site is rated for beginners, though the presence of deep sections, nitrogen narcosis risks, and currents means newer divers should remain in shallower areas and dive with a guide.
The site ranges from 5 to 25 metres in depth, with an average depth of 15 metres.
This is a boat-only dive site located 27 kilometres from the shore.
The site is primarily a dive location with depths reaching 25 metres, and boat access is required for all entries.
Diving at San Carlos, Sonora in San Carlos requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at San Carlos, Sonora in San Carlos. Water temperatures range from 18°C to 28°C.
San Carlos, Sonora in San Carlos typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at San Carlos, Sonora in San Carlos typically ranges from 9 metres to 25 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.