Farallón Suggest edit

Margarita Suggest · East, Margarita Suggest

☆☆☆☆☆

IntermediateDifficulty

IntermediateRecommended cert

30Max dive depth

30.0 mSite max depth

10.0–25.0 mVisibility

MildCurrent

ModerateSurge

45 minAvg dive time

December to MayBest months

26.0–30.0 °CWater (summer)

24.0–28.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

Suggest edit

Farallón is a popular dive site located off the eastern coast of Margarita Island, known for its vibrant marine life and diverse underwater landscapes. The site features rocky formations and coral reefs, providing an excellent habitat for various fish species.

Dives at Farallón typically involve exploring rocky outcrops and coral gardens. Divers can expect to see a variety of marine life including colorful reef fish, invertebrates, and occasionally larger pelagic species. The site is suitable for divers of varying experience levels, with opportunities for both shallow and deeper dives.

Conditions

Visibility: 10.0–25.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: Mild Suggest edit
Surge: Moderate Suggest edit
Water temp (summer): 26.0–30.0 °C Suggest edit
Water temp (winter): 24.0–28.0 °C Suggest edit

Logistics

Entry: Boat Suggest edit
Permits required: No Suggest edit
Bottom types:
rock coral sand Suggest edit

Photo tips

Suggest edit

Best light conditions are during mid-morning; macro photography is excellent among coral formations.

Location

Underwater Moments at Farallón

No photos for this dive site yet.

☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Rate this divesite

Logged dives at this site

Current Weather

Loading weather...

Last 7 Days

Loading history...

Important safety note

Information on ScubaSnap.app may be user-provided or aggregated from sources such as AI, Wikipedia, and search results. It is not guaranteed to be safe, accurate, or current. Always verify locally and dive within your training.

The information has been compiled with the utmost care but may contain errors. Always do your own research and consult local dive operators/centers.