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Bajo de Molas

3.6 — based on 21 community signals
4.1 12 especies 17 colaboradores

Bajo de Molas is a year-round Mexican dive destination with healthy coral and rich marine life observations.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 4 months ago
Dificultad
Principiante
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De un vistazo

Actividad
dive
Dificultad
beginner
Mejores meses
Todo el año
Vida marina
Delfín mular

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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
7.8 kn
Olas
0.7 m
Agua
30.3°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: SE (23%)
Now: NNE (23°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 0.26m

Próxima: Alta a las 05:00 (+0.18m)

+0.3 m0 m-0.0 m
▲ 05:00 · +0.18m ▼ 11:00 · -0.01m ▲ 17:00 · +0.14m ▼ 23:00 · +0.02m Ahora +0.1m
Vie 18Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24
UV8.45 · very high Aire PM2.54 · good 06:34 18:46
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-18 9.3 0.72 8 1mm
09-19 15.1 0.68 8 6mm
09-20 11.8 0.66 8 8mm
09-21 9.2 0.68 8 14mm
09-22 13.4 0.58 8 21mm
09-23 9.5 0.62 8 12mm
09-24 7.8 0.64 7 11mm

About this spot

Bajo de Molas is a reef system off Mexico's coast that offers consistent diving throughout the year. The site supports a diverse ecosystem with documented observations of 12 distinct marine species, indicating a healthy and active underwater environment. The location sits outside a marine protected area, making it accessible to independent divers and operators seeking to explore Mexico's coastal waters. The reef structure provides habitat for a variety of fish and invertebrate life. Community contributions, including three video records, have documented the site's character and conditions. Coral health at Bajo de Molas shows no signs of bleaching stress, suggesting stable water conditions and a thriving biological community. Divers visiting Bajo de Molas can expect to encounter the typical pelagic and reef-dwelling species found along Mexico's coasts. The year-round availability makes planning straightforward for those interested in exploring this less-documented dive site. Local knowledge and pre-dive research are recommended to confirm current conditions and access details before arrival.

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Mejores meses

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Vida marina

Delfín mular

Tipos de buceo

ArrecifePelágico

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 · 127V adapter
  • 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
  • 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact

Quick facts

  • 🌓 Moon First quarter · 47%
  • GPS
Información de sostenibilidad
🌍 CO2 footprint MAD ↔ 7979km · ~1835kg · €33

Desde tu país de salida

Estados Unidos
Puntuación de origen: 96/100
  • Visado: Sin visado · 90 días máx.
  • Vuelo: 11h · directo
  • Jet-lag: 1h este · 1 día de recuperación

Preguntas frecuentes

When is the best time to dive Bajo de Molas?

Bajo de Molas is diveable year-round, so you can plan your trip based on your schedule and personal preferences for weather and travel conditions.

What marine life can I expect to see?

The site has 12 documented species observations. Specific details on target species aren't publicly available, so check with local dive operators or the community videos for recent sightings.

What's the condition of the coral?

Coral at Bajo de Molas shows no bleaching stress, indicating healthy conditions. The reef ecosystem appears stable and intact.

Is Bajo de Molas inside a protected area?

No, Bajo de Molas is not located inside a marine protected area, so standard Mexican diving regulations and permits apply.

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

62 registros · 46 especies · fuentes: OBIS, GBIF

Ophiothrix angulata var. atrolineata

Ophiuroidea · Ophiotrichidae
OBIS
Última observación:
1 ene 2006
×2registros
Profundidad:
4–6 m

Ophiolepis impressa

Ophiuroidea · Ophiolepididae
OBIS
Última observación:
1 ene 2000
×3registros
Profundidad:
1–18 m

Ophiocomella pumila

Ophiuroidea · Ophiocomidae
OBIS
Última observación:
1 ene 2000
×1registros
Profundidad:
18 m

Ophionereis reticulata

Ophiuroidea · Ophionereididae
OBIS
Última observación:
1 ene 2000
×1registros
Profundidad:
18 m

Ophioderma rubicundum

Ophiuroidea · Ophiodermatidae
OBIS
Última observación:
1 ene 2000
×1registros
Profundidad:
18 m

Ophioderma cinereum

Ophiuroidea · Ophiodermatidae
OBIS
Última observación:
1 ene 2000
×1registros
Profundidad:
18 m

Ophiopsila hartmeyeri

Ophiuroidea · Ophiopsilidae
OBIS
Última observación:
1 ene 2000
×1registros
Profundidad:
18 m

Ophiocoma echinata

Ophiuroidea · Ophiocomidae
OBIS
Última observación:
1 ene 2000
×1registros
Profundidad:
18 m

Stylaster

Hydrozoa · Stylasteridae
OBIS
Última observación:
15 mar 1998
×2registros
Profundidad:
174–348 m

Lysidice caribensis

Polychaeta · Eunicidae
OBIS
Última observación:
31 ago 1997
×1registros
Profundidad:
3 m

Ophiocomella ophiactoides

Ophiuroidea · Ophiocomidae
OBIS
Última observación:
1 ene 1997
×1registros
Profundidad:
3 m

Ophiothrix brachyactis

Ophiuroidea · Ophiotrichidae
OBIS
Última observación:
1 ene 1997
×1registros
Profundidad:
5 m

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

See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

Explore Baja - Scuba Diving in the Sea of Cortez (HD1080)

John Sambogna
💬 3 top comments
  • Brilliant video, thanks so much for sharing with us!

    @dgkiwi1 · 👍 1
  • Such great memories...! Well done "panga pal & dive buddy"! Hope to see you underwater again soon!! "GOT AIR?" ...... the anchor finder... ;)

    @seastarson · 👍 2
  • 4:32 dude almost got his face biten off

    @workhardplayhard3206 · 👍 0

Top 10 Best Cenotes in Mexico’s Yucatan - Travel Video 2023

Travel Insights
💬 3 top comments
  • What are the incredible water bodies 😮😮

    @chandankeshri1420 · 👍 1
  • México is beautiful, extraordinary, unmatched.

    @AuroraR295 · 👍 5
  • 👌

    @esperanzamelo3118 · 👍 1

The Most Dangerous Dive Site in New Mexico

Scary Interesting
💬 3 top comments
  • Hey everyone! I hope you have a great Sunday, and thanks to everyone who sent in a story suggestion or feedback in the recent post!

    @ScaryInteresting · 👍 1100
  • The best thing about caving, scuba diving, and cave diving, is that you don't have to do any of them.

    @LordMarcus · 👍 12000
  • things I learned from this video: 1. Always follow the plan 2. Don't panic 3. Never dive, ever.

    @Atomic_Mousetrap · 👍 1300
wind peaks Jan-Mar-Feb, calmest Jul-Aug-Sep, 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: Mar (100/100) Worst: Jan (0/100) Now: Sep (32/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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