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Arbolitos

Baja California, Mexico
Open Water suggestedPacific swell and surfShore entry5mm wetsuit typical

Arbolitos at a glance

Arbolitos is a intermediate shore dive site in Baja California, Mexico. Typically most favorable Jul · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Garibaldi, Rockfish, and Sea bass. Recent reports put the water around 21°C (69°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Marine model · graded 3h ago
1.4 mwaves — about a meter and a half expected

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 21°C · seasonal avg 18°C

Site hazards: Pacific swell and surf

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Dive windows this week

Best: Sun
Sun6:00–20:00
Mon6:00–20:00
Tue7:00–20:00
Wed7:00–20:00
Thu7:00–20:00
Fri7:00–20:00
Sat—

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 5:32 · Sunrise 5:59 · Sunset 19:47

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 3.5 km from site · graded 3h ago

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

Recent diver reports

Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.

No diver reports for this site yet. — one dated observation helps every diver after you.

What Divers Say

Known for: Garibaldi, Rockfish, Bat stars and sun stars
Best time: Divable year-round with local operators; water is warmest (about 23 C / 73 F) around September and coolest (about 19 C / 66 F) around February. Plan around Pacific swell — calm-surf days give the easiest entry.

Based on community reviews and site data. Conditions vary — always verify before diving.

Best months, historically

What conditions have historically been typical at this site, month by month — not a forecast.

  1. Jan35%15°C2.1 m
  2. Feb33%15°C2.1 m
  3. Mar29%15°C2.1 m
  4. Apr56%15°C1.7 m
  5. May73%16°C1.5 m
  6. Jun80%17°C1.4 m
  7. Jul97%18°C1.3 m
  8. Aug96%19°C1.3 m
  9. Sep88%19°C1.3 m
  10. Oct59%18°C1.6 m
  11. Nov52%17°C1.8 m
  12. Dec48%16°C1.9 m

July hastypically had the largest share of favorable days here. Conditions vary year to year — this is historical context, not a forecast.

Based on 3 years of archive data. Bar height shows the share of days each month whose conditions have historically scored favorably.

Marine life seen at this site

Species noted at this site — not a promise of what you’ll encounter.

Species seen here

  • GaribaldiCommonly seen
  • RockfishCommonly seen
  • Sea bassOccasionally seen
  • Bat stars and sun starsCommonly seen
  • Sea anemonesCommonly seen
  • Sea urchinsCommonly seen
  • Colorful spongesCommonly seen
  • NudibranchsOccasionally seen
  • Giant kelp (kelp forest patches)Commonly seen

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Site details

Arbolitos is a dive site located in Mexico. It is accessible from shore. Rated intermediate based on available data.

Pacific swell and surf — evaluate waves and conditions before each dive plan; rough off-road access road is difficult for ordinary vehicles, so going with a local guide is advised; cool water (roughly 19-23 C) — local operators dive it in 7mm wetsuits.

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