Official reserve page for Isla San Pedro Martir with boat access, accredited operators, weather windows, and protected-area rules.
Remote boat wall with black coral, sea lions, and macro life.
Remote boat wall with black coral, sea lions, and macro life.
Boat access and reserve rules make accredited local operators the normal way in.
Boat-access wall dive off Isla San Pedro Martir in the Gulf of California, known for black coral forests, dramatic rock formations, and the chance of sea lion encounters on the wider island. The site is remote and protected, so boat logistics, accredited operators, and weather windows matter. Divers should expect a serious wall profile, moderate current, and the kind of open-water conditions that reward good buoyancy, gas management, and comfort at depth.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
Up to 27.4m
Depth Note
Wall profile drops to about 27 m / 90 ft, with shallower top sections depending on the line and entry point.
Best Season
Year-round
Typical Conditions
Remote boat wall, mild to moderate current, warm water in the low 80s F, clear water, sea lions, and black coral fields.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Expect mild to moderate current and plan the dive profile appropriately for deep-diver training.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; use accredited operators and follow reserve rules.
Legal Notes
Follow reserve rules, accredited-operator guidance, and low-impact wildlife practices.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A wall dive for divers who are comfortable at depth and in modest current. The appeal is the black coral, the sea lion activity on the island, and the chance to work a big-water profile with strong buoyancy control.
Freediving
Not a primary freedive target; the wall profile and depth favor scuba.
Snorkeling
Not a natural snorkel site because the main attraction is the wall profile and deeper boat dive conditions.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Official reserve page for Isla San Pedro Martir with boat access, accredited operators, weather windows, and protected-area rules.
Operator report describing the north side wall of Isla San Pedro Martir and sea lion activity.
Operator trip report describing San Pedro Martir as clear water, sea lions, and black coral fields.
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