Dive Site: South Wall

About South Wall

The Cabo San Lucas Marine Park, located at the southern tip of the Baja California Peninsula where the Pacific Ocean meets the Sea of Cortez, was designated a protected underwater marine park by Mexico's president in 1973. This protected status helps preserve its rich marine biodiversity, supporting over 800 fish species and thousands of invertebrates, earning the Sea of Cortez the nickname "World's Largest Fish Trap." Dive sites within the park are conveniently accessible, typically a 10-minute boat ride from the marina, and are usually flat calm. While the specific site "South Wall" is not detailed in the provided sources, the broader marine park features walls that extend to depths exceeding 100 meters, catering to technical divers, with recreational depths ranging from 8 to 40 meters. The unique meeting of two major ocean bodies creates dynamic conditions beneath the surface. Coral formations, gorgonians, and sea fans are common sights, providing habitat for diverse marine life. The area is renowned for its seasonal pelagic encounters, with migrating Mobula Rays appearing in spring and autumn when water temperatures change, often seen in schools of tens of thousands. Other common sightings include playful California sea lions, large schools of snapper and jacks, white tip sharks, sardines, turtles, eels, puffers, groupers, seahorses, and nudibranchs. Humpback whales also visit the region during winter for breeding and calving. Visibility generally ranges from 30 to 60 feet during winter (January to May) and an excellent 50 to 150+ feet from June to December. Diving in the park typically involves clear and calm waters with minimal current, making for a generally accessible experience. Due to the proximity of the sites, divers can often enjoy multiple dives exploring the distinct ecosystems, from walls to resident marine mammal colonies. The calm conditions within the bay ensure reliable diving, even when external weather is rough.