Pelican Rock
Cabo San Lucas · Mexico
Pelican Rock is the beginner-friendly reef of Cabo San Lucas, sheltered inside the bay beneath towering rock spires. Colourful tropical species fill every crevice — king angelfish, pufferfish, moray eels, and the ubiquitous Cortez rainbow wrasse. Depths stay shallow and the surge is gentle, making it ideal for new divers or those who want to slow down and look at small things. Night diving here reveals octopus, hermit crabs, and sleeping parrotfish.
Conditions
Depth
5 to 18 m
Good for beginners
Current
Usually still
Can pick up on the edge
Visibility
12 to 18 m
Clearest in the calm season
Water
18 to 27°C
3mm wetsuit or shorty
Month by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water (°C) | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 19 |
| Vis (m) | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 |
| Current | Still | Still | Still | Still | Still | Still | Still | Still | Still | Still | Still | Still |
Your chances of seeing each animal
Cortez Rainbow Wrasse
Last confirmed Jun 27, 2026 · 57 records
Almost always
Nearly every dive
Panamic Sergeant Major
Last confirmed Jun 27, 2026 · 42 records
Almost always
Nearly every dive
King Angelfish
Last confirmed Jun 27, 2026 · 24 records
Very likely
Most dives
Pacific Parrotfish
Last confirmed Mar 11, 2026 · 5 records
Very likely
Most dives
Pufferfish (Bullseye)
Last confirmed May 15, 2026 · 3 records
Likely
About 6 in 10 dives
Moray Eel (Green)
Last confirmed Oct 18, 2025 · 3 records
Likely
About 6 in 10 dives
Hermit Crab
Last confirmed Jun 12, 2024 · 1 records
Likely
About 6 in 10 dives
Reef-building Coral (Star Coral)
Expected
Known here, not yet in recent logs
Gear