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Bajo Negro, Black Rock
Remote Bat Islands pinnacle with sharks, rays, and schooling fish.
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Local operator required
Long boat runs, park fees, and current make this best handled by a licensed Bat Islands operator.
A remote Santa Rosa National Park dive for advanced divers who want a steep pinnacle, variable current, and a real chance of pelagics, sharks, and rays.
About Bajo Negro, Black Rock
Bajo Negro, also known as Black Rock, is a remote Bat Islands pinnacle inside Santa Rosa National Park, where current can turn the dive from calm to lively fast. The site mixes a steep volcanic wall, black coral and sponges, and a good chance of sharks, rays, barracuda, and dense schooling fish, so it rewards advanced divers who stay composed and watch the water. It is the kind of offshore dive that feels simple only when the boat plan, the current, and the visibility all line up.
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Research Estimate At Bajo Negro, Black Rock
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 10m
AccessChallenging entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CurrentStrong current
Where Is Bajo Negro, Black Rock?
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Bajo Negro, Black Rock Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
20m - 30m
Depth Note
Recent logs place the working profile around twenty to twenty-two meters, with the pinnacle and slopes dropping deeper off the sides into the low thirties.
Best Season
May through October, with shark season and calmer weather often lining up in that window.
Typical Conditions
Offshore Bat Islands conditions are variable, with current that can change quickly and visibility that can move from decent to murky.
Safety & Access At Bajo Negro, Black Rock
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Dangerous wildlifeLow visibilityRestricted accessStrong current
Safety Notes
Treat the site as a moving-water offshore dive: keep the group close, control your buoyancy, and avoid overextending the profile when the current picks up.
Access Restrictions
Boat-only access and park logistics make this a planned day trip rather than an easy local drop-in.
Legal Notes
Santa Rosa National Park fees and licensed-boat logistics apply, so plan through an operator that regularly runs the Bat Islands.
Local Intel For Bajo Negro, Black Rock
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Best as a guided pinnacle circuit for advanced divers who are comfortable with current and changing visibility.
Freediving
Not a casual freedive target. The site is mainly for scuba divers who are comfortable with current and variable visibility.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkeling site. The action sits deeper and the offshore conditions can move quickly.
Wildlife at Bajo Negro, Black Rock
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Bajo Negro, Black Rock
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Bajo Negro, Black Rock
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility10m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
