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Gordo Banks

Cabo San Lucas · Mexico

Gordo Banks is an offshore seamount system rising from 200 m to within 27 m of the surface, positioned at the convergence of Pacific and Sea of Cortez currents. This nutrient upwelling makes it the best site in Cabo for large pelagics: scalloped hammerhead sharks aggregate in significant numbers from June through November, whale sharks appear June through September, and oceanic manta rays patrol the blue water column. The dive is current-dependent and conditions change quickly — advanced certification and a good briefing required.

Conditions

Depth

27 to 50 m

Advanced depths

Current

Can be moderate

Can pick up on the edge

Visibility

12 to 25 m

Clearest in the calm season

Water

18 to 28°C

3mm wetsuit

Month by month

MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Water (°C)181819202123252626252219
Vis (m)151515151515121010121515
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Gear

  • Basic kit

    • Mask and fins
    • BCD and regulator
    • 7mm wetsuit or drysuit · cold water
    • Dive computer