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Dive and Surf

3.4 — based on 12 community signals
4.1 12 especies 15 colaboradores

Year-round diving in Ecuador with 12 species observations and 3 community videos. Watch coral health closely.

⭐ Best for intermediate divers.

updated 4 months ago
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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
5.4 kn
Olas
0.98 m
Agua
27.3°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: WSW (34%)
Now: W (279°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 1.52m

Próxima: Baja a las 02:00 (+0.13m)

+1.2 m0 m-0.3 m
▼ 02:00 · +0.13m ▲ 08:00 · +0.88m ▼ 15:00 · +0.01m ▲ 21:00 · +0.8m Ahora +0.5m
Vie 18Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24
UV7.9 · high Aire PM2.512 · moderate 06:13 18:19
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-18 7.4 1.16 8 1mm
09-19 8.1 0.9 9 6mm
09-20 7.2 0.84 7 7mm
09-21 9.1 0.86 4 5mm
09-22 7.5 0.8 7 3mm
09-23 6.9 0.7 8 14mm
09-24 8 0.74 8 1mm
⚠ Coral bleaching: Watch — favorable conditions
DHW: 12.1°C-weeks · NOAA Coral Reef Watch

About this spot

Dive and Surf offers year-round access to Ecuador's underwater landscape. The site has generated 12 documented species observations, giving divers solid intel on what swims here. Three community videos provide real footage of conditions and marine life encounters. The location sits outside a Marine Protected Area, so regulations are standard for Ecuador's coastal diving. Coral bleaching is on the watch list—conditions can shift seasonally, so checking current reports before booking matters. This is a working dive destination with active community engagement. The species data and video records mean other divers have logged their finds here, which helps you plan realistic expectations about marine encounters. Ecuador's Pacific and Caribbean waters offer distinct ecosystems, and Dive and Surf fits into that broader picture. Bring your own baseline knowledge of Ecuador's dive conditions. Water temperatures, depth ranges, and visibility will vary by season and exact location within Ecuador's zone. Local operators familiar with current conditions are your best resource for technical details.

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 A/B · 120V adapter
  • 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
  • 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact

Quick facts

  • 🌓 Moon First quarter · 47%
  • GPS
Información de sostenibilidad
🌍 CO2 footprint MAD ↔ 9062km · ~2084kg · €38

Desde tu país de salida

Estados Unidos
Puntuación de origen: 83/100
  • Visado: Sin visado · 90 días máx.
  • Vuelo: 13h · con escala
  • Jet-lag: 0h

Preguntas frecuentes

When is the best time to dive Dive and Surf?

Year-round diving is possible at Dive and Surf. However, check current coral bleaching watches and seasonal weather patterns before booking, as conditions can shift. Local operators can advise on the calmest and clearest periods for your travel dates.

What depth and difficulty level is Dive and Surf?

Depth and difficulty ratings are not specified for this site. Contact local Ecuador dive operators for site-specific details on depth ranges, current strength, and recommended experience levels before your trip.

What marine life can I expect to see?

Twelve species observations are documented at Dive and Surf, recorded by visiting divers. Watch the three community videos to see actual footage of life at the site. These records give you realistic previews of encounters.

Do I need permits to dive here?

Dive and Surf is not inside a Marine Protected Area, so standard Ecuador diving regulations apply. Check with local authorities and dive operators for any entry or environmental requirements before you visit.

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

47 registros · 31 especies · fuentes: OBIS, GBIF

Chiton stokesii

Polyplacophora · Chitonidae
GBIF
Última observación:
29 abr 2026
×3registros

Heliaster cumingi

Asteroidea · Heliasteridae
GBIF
Última observación:
29 abr 2026
×1registros

Acanthais brevidentata

Gastropoda · Muricidae
GBIF
Última observación:
29 abr 2026
×1registros

Crucibulum spinosum

Gastropoda · Calyptraeidae
GBIF
Última observación:
22 abr 2026
×1registros

Leucozonia cerata

Gastropoda · Fasciolariidae
GBIF
Última observación:
22 abr 2026
×1registros

Arca pacifica

Bivalvia · Arcidae
GBIF
Última observación:
22 abr 2026
×1registros

Barbatia candida

Bivalvia · Arcidae
GBIF
Última observación:
22 abr 2026
×1registros

Macrocypraea cervinetta

Gastropoda · Cypraeidae
GBIF
Última observación:
22 abr 2026
×1registros

Morum tuberculosum

Gastropoda · Harpidae
GBIF
Última observación:
22 abr 2026
×1registros

Grapsus grapsus

Malacostraca · Grapsidae
GBIF
Última observación:
15 mar 2026
×6registros

Dolabrifera nicaraguana

Gastropoda · Aplysiidae
GBIF
Última observación:
15 mar 2026
×3registros

Echinolittorina aspera

Gastropoda · Littorinidae
GBIF
Última observación:
14 mar 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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wind peaks Sep-Dec-Oct, calmest Feb-Jul-Mar, dry Jan-Dec.

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: Aug (100/100) Worst: Apr (0/100) Now: Sep (96/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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