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Roca Partida
Roca Partida is a liveaboard-only volcanic pinnacle with walls and pelagics.
Liveaboard-only Socorro pinnacle; pick the protected side when conditions shift and expect a current-driven blue-water dive.
About Roca Partida
Roca Partida is a liveaboard-only volcanic pinnacle in the Revillagigedo Archipelago, with sheer walls, ledges, and current-swept corners that turn every drop into a blue-water search. The captain picks the day and the side that offers the best shelter, so the dive can feel different from one run to the next. Expect a remote, high-energy wall dive where the main attraction is the pelagic traffic moving through the open water.
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Research Estimate At Roca Partida
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 30m
AccessChallenging entry effort
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesLimited facilities
CurrentStrong current
SurgeStrong surge
Where Is Roca Partida?
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Roca Partida Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
0m - 33m
Depth Note
The rock breaks the surface, but the productive wall band sits around 24-33 m and the surrounding water drops much deeper.
Best Season
November to May.
Typical Conditions
Open-ocean pinnacle dive with strong current, surge at the corners, and very good visibility when the sea cooperates.
Safety & Access At Roca Partida
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Strong current
Safety Notes
Strong currents, blue-water ascents, and surge on the safety stop are the main hazards.
Access Restrictions
Liveaboard-only access; no shore entry or self-directed mooring.
Legal Notes
The archipelago is a UNESCO-listed marine protected area, so park and operator rules apply.
Local Intel For Roca Partida
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Liveaboard-only wall and drift dive; the captain picks the day, and one side is usually more protected from wind and current.
Freediving
Not a freedive site; the exposure, current, and liveaboard logistics make this a scuba-only objective.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel site; the rock is remote, exposed, and usually managed as a moored or drifting scuba run.
Wildlife at Roca Partida
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Roca Partida
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Roca Partida
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility30m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.