Gordon Rocks

Advanced drift dive known for schooling hammerhead sharks.

Boat Access
20m Avg Depth
30m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site, Gordon Rocks, is renowned as one of the premier diving locations in the central islands. It’s situated on the east coast of Santa Cruz Island and easily accessible within a 30-minute boat ride from the Itabaca Channel. Due to strong currents experienced during dives, this location is generally suited for intermediate or advanced divers. Divers have the opportunity to encounter a diverse array of marine life including schools of Hammerhead Sharks, Black tip Sharks, White tip reef Sharks, Green Sea Turtles, Barracudas, Spotted Eagle Rays, Mobulas Rays and various reef fish.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Excellent
Macro Marine Life Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Famousness World Famous

Plan Your Visit

drift divesharkmanta rayturtlewall diveadvanced onlystrong currentspinnaclewide angle

Marine Life

Scalloped Hammerhead SharkGalapagos SharkWhite-tip Reef SharkBlack-tip SharkManta RaySpotted Eagle RayMobula RayGreen Sea TurtleGalapagos Sea LionBarracudaKing AngelfishYellow-tailed SurgeonfishPufferfish

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Advanced

Strong, unpredictable currents require significant experience and skill to manage.

Hazards:
currentdepthboat traffic
Current Strength:

Strong

Diving Conditions

Water Temperature Now: 20.5°C

Wind

Tide

Swell

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