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La Vela
La Vela is a boat-access macro pinnacle in the Sea of Cortez.
Boat-access Sea of Cortez pinnacle off Angel de la Guarda with easy macro diving, strong fish life, and calm-day best windows.
About La Vela
La Vela is a shallow-to-moderate pinnacle dive in the Sea of Cortez off Angel de la Guarda, reached by boat and best enjoyed as an unhurried macro session. The rock rises close to the surface and drops to a deeper base, giving divers an easy-to-read profile with black coral, reef fish, and plenty of small subjects. Calm days are ideal for lingering over the structure and working the edges of the pinnacle.
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Research Estimate At La Vela
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 18m
AccessModerate entry effort
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CurrentLight current
Where Is La Vela?
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La Vela Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
0m - 19.8m
Depth Note
Pinnacle with the shallow point at the surface and a deeper base below.
Best Season
Mid-summer through autumn, when liveaboard conditions are strongest.
Typical Conditions
Little to no current on the easy profile, with a shallow top and a deeper base that suit slow macro diving.
Safety & Access At La Vela
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Waves
Safety Notes
Plan for open-water boat logistics and surface conditions; the dive is easiest when the sea is calm.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; best reached on a liveaboard or guided boat trip.
Legal Notes
Follow local boating and operator rules before diving the site.
Local Intel For La Vela
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
An easy macro-focused dive with fish schools, black coral, and a simple pinnacle profile.
Freediving
Not a freedive target for most visitors.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling only works around the surface rock; the main dive is below the surface.
Recent Logged Visits At La Vela
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At La Vela
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility18m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
