Best for advanced divers, 15-30m, boat entry, moderate current.
Cabo Pearce is a reef, drift, and wall site located at the southern tip of Socorro Island in the Revillagigedo Archipelago. Divers typically explore depths between 15 and 30 metres, with an average depth of 18 metres. The site is accessible only by boat and is suited for advanced divers due to moderate currents, surge, and potential for rapid changes in water movement. Visibility ranges from 10 to 30 metres, and water temperatures vary between 24 and 27 degrees Celsius, with thermoclines often present below 20 metres. The topography features a wall and deeper slope where various reef fish and invertebrates inhabit the structure.
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Current direction and intensity can shift with little warning at Cabo Pearce, so agree on a bail-out plan and surface marker buoy protocol with your divemaster before entering. Sharp coral and rocks along the wall make buoyancy control a practical necessity, not just good form.
This is a liveaboard-only site.
Recorded at this site
Depth
15-30m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
24-27°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
60 min
Best Time
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Nov, Dec
The site supports a variety of reef fish and invertebrates typical of the region's habitat.
No, Cabo Pearce is intended for advanced divers due to the presence of moderate currents, surge, and the requirement for precise buoyancy control.
The site ranges from 15 to 30 metres deep, with an average depth of 18 metres.
Cabo Pearce is a boat-only dive site located 400 kilometres from shore.
This site is classified as a dive site for advanced divers and is not suitable for snorkelling due to the depth and current conditions.
Diving at Cabo Pearce in Socorro - Cabo Pearce requires the following certifications: Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Cabo Pearce in Socorro - Cabo Pearce. Water temperatures range from 24°C to 27°C.
The best months to visit Cabo Pearce in Socorro - Cabo Pearce are January, February, March, April, May, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Divers at Cabo Pearce in Socorro - Cabo Pearce should be aware of sharks. These encounters are generally rare and avoidable with proper awareness. Follow local safety guidance and maintain a respectful distance from all marine life.
Expect moderate currents at Cabo Pearce in Socorro - Cabo Pearce. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Cabo Pearce in Socorro - Cabo Pearce typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.
