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Valpo Sup

3.7 — based on 13 community signals
4.4 12 especies 43 colaboradores

Valpo Sup offers year-round diving off Chile's Pacific coast with diverse marine species and healthy ecosystems.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 4 months ago
Dificultad
Principiante
Shore entryFamily-friendly

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Actividad
dive
Dificultad
beginner
Mejores meses
Todo el año

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Mapa

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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
2.2 kn
Olas
1.02 m
Agua
15.2°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: S (30%)
Now: S (188°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 1.17m

Próxima: Alta a las 05:00 (+0.43m)

+0.7 m0 m-0.5 m
▲ 05:00 · +0.43m ▼ 12:00 · -0.14m ▲ 18:00 · +0.04m ▼ 23:00 · -0.08m Ahora -0.0m
Vie 18Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24
UV6.8 · high Aire PM2.527 · moderate 07:41 19:40
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-18 7 1.1 7 0mm
09-19 12.4 1.36 4 6mm
09-20 12.9 1.78 7 15mm
09-21 16.5 2.32 6 0mm
09-22 11.1 1.92 7 0mm
09-23 8.8 1.16 4 0mm
09-24 4.5 1.4 5 0mm

About this spot

Valpo Sup is a dive destination on Chile's coast with consistent access throughout the year. The site supports a healthy marine environment with no documented coral stress, making it a stable choice for divers seeking reliable conditions. Limited depth and difficulty data means divers should connect with local operators before planning their trip to understand specific site conditions and requirements. The area has attracted scientific attention, with 12 species observations documented by the diving community. This data suggests solid biodiversity typical of Chile's temperate Pacific waters. Three community videos exist, offering visual reference for what to expect underwater. The site is not within a Marine Protected Area, which typically means fewer access restrictions. Year-round diving potential opens the destination to travelers with flexible schedules. Water temperature, visibility, and depth specifics should be confirmed with local dive operators or recent trip reports before booking. Chilean dive operators can provide current conditions and necessary briefings.

Mejores meses

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Esenciales del viaje

Todo lo que necesitas antes de hacer la maleta — checklist, sol, logística.

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 📜 C-card + dive insurance (DAN)
  • 📔 Dive logbook
  • 🧴 Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
  • 🔌 Plug type C/L · 220V adapter
  • 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
  • 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact

Quick facts

  • 🌓 Moon First quarter · 47%
  • GPS
Información de sostenibilidad
🌍 CO2 footprint MAD ↔ 10746km · ~2472kg · €44

Preguntas frecuentes

When is the best time to dive Valpo Sup?

Valpo Sup is accessible year-round, giving divers flexibility regardless of when they travel. Check with local operators for seasonal variations in visibility and water conditions before your trip.

What depth and difficulty level is Valpo Sup?

Specific depth and difficulty ratings are not documented for this site. Contact local Chile-based dive operators to confirm site specifications and whether it suits your certification level.

What marine life can I expect to see?

Twelve species observations have been recorded at Valpo Sup, indicating diverse marine life typical of Chile's temperate Pacific waters. The ecosystem shows no coral stress, suggesting healthy conditions for wildlife viewing.

Do I need permits or special access to dive here?

Valpo Sup is not within a Marine Protected Area, which generally means fewer permit requirements than protected sites. Confirm current local regulations and any operator requirements with dive shops in the area.

Operadores cerca de este spot

Centros de buceo, escuelas de kite y surf en un radio de 10 km, desde OpenStreetMap.

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Observaciones verificadas de especies marinas

26 registros · 16 especies · fuentes: OBIS, GBIF

Otaria byronia

Mammalia · Otariidae
GBIF
Última observación:
21 ene 2026
×3registros

Heliaster helianthus

Asteroidea · Heliasteridae
GBIF
Última observación:
15 ene 2026
×4registros

Leptograpsus variegatus

Malacostraca · Grapsidae
GBIF
Última observación:
15 ene 2026
×2registros

Meyenaster gelatinosus

Asteroidea · Asteriidae
GBIF
Última observación:
11 ene 2026
×4registros

Emerita analoga

Malacostraca · Hippidae
GBIF
Última observación:
11 ene 2026
×2registros

Ovalipes trimaculatus

Malacostraca · Ovalipidae
GBIF
Última observación:
11 ene 2026
×1registros

Incatella cingulata

Gastropoda · Turritellidae
GBIF
Última observación:
11 ene 2026
×1registros

Cyclograpsus cinereus

Malacostraca · Varunidae
GBIF
Última observación:
10 ene 2026
×1registros

Echinolittorina peruviana

Gastropoda · Littorinidae
GBIF
Última observación:
10 ene 2026
×1registros

Pagurus edwardsii

Malacostraca · Paguridae
GBIF
Última observación:
9 ene 2026
×1registros

Jehlius cirratus

Maxillopoda · Chthamalidae
GBIF
Última observación:
9 ene 2026
×1registros

Diaulula punctuolata

Gastropoda · Discodorididae
GBIF
Última observación:
9 ene 2026
×1registros

Datos: 187.991 observaciones de OBIS (Ocean Biodiversity Information System) y GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility). CC-BY 4.0.

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Clima mensual de 5 años

60 muestras
0 5 10 15 20 25 JFMAMJJASOND
rango p25–p75 Mediana Viento (nudos) Aire (°C)
Visibility (month-by-month)
Best: Jun (100/100) Worst: Jan (0/100) Now: Sep (50/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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