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Dive Spot Guide•
Farallon Norte
Calm volcanic reef with walls, caves, and rich Mediterranean fish life.
Local operator required
Boat access, permit handling, and day-of sea-state calls are best managed by a local captain or dive center.
Boat-led protected-area diving near Isla Grosa, with a shallow-to-moderate volcanic profile and calm-water conditions that suit photo dives.
About Farallon Norte
Farallon Norte is a volcanic Mediterranean site off Isla Grosa with walls, crevices, small caves, and vertical relief that makes it good for slow exploration and underwater photography. The calm water and shallow-to-moderate profile work for newer divers, while the rock structure still gives experienced teams plenty to see. Sea bream, damselfish, groupers, morays, octopus, rays, and barracudas are part of the draw. Protected-area rules and boat planning still shape the day.
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Research Estimate At Farallon Norte
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 15m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralMixed health
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityModerate
CurrentLight current
SurgeLight surge
Where Is Farallon Norte?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Farallon Norte Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
0m - 25m
Depth Note
The guide profile averages about 15 m and tops out around 25 m.
Best Season
May to October.
Typical Conditions
Normally tranquil water with a volcanic rock profile, seagrass edges, walls, caves, and clear photo-friendly conditions.
Safety & Access At Farallon Norte
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Boat trafficOverhead environmentRestricted access
Safety Notes
Keep to a simple route, stay with the guide, and treat caves and passageways as controlled features rather than free-roam exploration.
Access Restrictions
Protected-area access and any required authorization can limit casual drop-ins; sea conditions can also change the plan.
Legal Notes
Keep the required buffer around buoyed dive boats and follow the protected-area access rules for the Isla Grosa and Farallón zone.
Local Intel For Farallon Norte
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
This is a relaxed boat dive with enough rock structure to reward slow wall, cave, and crevice work without pushing depth.
Freediving
Freediving is only realistic on the shallowest calm-water sections; the site is better treated as a scuba and photo dive.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling can work near the shallowest ledges on quiet days, but the main structure is better enjoyed with scuba.
Wildlife at Farallon Norte
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Farallon Norte
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Farallon Norte
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility15m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
