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Arbolitos

Baja California, MexicoDirections
Open Water suggestedPacific swell and surfShore entry3mm wetsuit typical

Arbolitos at a glance

Arbolitos is an intermediate shore dive site in Baja California, Mexico. Typically most favorable Jul · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Garibaldi, Sea urchin, and Sea anemone. Recent reports put the water around 25°C (76°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Favorable window now· until 16:00, then moderate until 19:00 · sunset 18:02

Forecast for this hour · 15:00 · run 17 h ago
1.0 m (3.3 ft)waves — about a meter expected (waves — about three feet expected)

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 25°C · seasonal avg 18°C ( · Forecast 76°F · seasonal avg 64°F)

Site hazards: Pacific swell and surf

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Dive windows this week

Lightest wind: Sat
Mon7:00–16:00 favorable, 16:00–19:00 moderate

1.0 m waves · 9 kn wind (3.2 ft waves · 9 kn wind)

Tue7:00–14:00 favorable, 14:00–19:00 moderate

1.2 m waves · 10 kn wind (3.8 ft waves · 10 kn wind)

Wed8:00–11:00 favorable, 11:00–17:00 moderate, 17:00–19:00 favorable

1.2 m waves · 5 kn wind (3.9 ft waves · 5 kn wind)

Thu8:00–18:00 favorable

1.1 m waves · 5 kn wind (3.5 ft waves · 5 kn wind)

Fri8:00–18:00 favorable

1.0 m waves · 6 kn wind (3.4 ft waves · 6 kn wind)

Sat8:00–18:00 favorable

1.1 m waves · 4 kn wind (3.4 ft waves · 4 kn wind)

SunNot in the forecast yet

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

Every forecast dive window each day, site-local time, from wave and wind forecasts. Numbers under each bar are daylight averages.

First light 6:33 · Sunrise 6:58 · Sunset 18:02 · some windows run past sunset

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 3.5 km from site · updated 25 Oct, 22:20 GMT-7

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

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Recent diver reports

Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.

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What Divers Say

Known for: Garibaldi, Sea urchin, Sea anemone
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. January, 35% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 15°C (59°F), waves have typically been 2.1 m (7.0 ft), wind has typically been 8 knots
  2. February, 33% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 15°C (58°F), waves have typically been 2.1 m (6.9 ft), wind has typically been 9 knots
  3. March, 29% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 15°C (58°F), waves have typically been 2.1 m (6.9 ft), wind has typically been 10 knots
  4. April, 56% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 15°C (59°F), waves have typically been 1.7 m (5.5 ft), wind has typically been 10 knots
  5. May, 73% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 16°C (61°F), waves have typically been 1.5 m (5.0 ft), wind has typically been 10 knots
  6. June, 80% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 17°C (63°F), waves have typically been 1.4 m (4.7 ft), wind has typically been 9 knots
  7. July, 97% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 18°C (65°F), waves have typically been 1.3 m (4.1 ft), wind has typically been 8 knots, historically most favorable
  8. August, 96% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 19°C (67°F), waves have typically been 1.3 m (4.2 ft), wind has typically been 8 knots
  9. September, 88% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 19°C (66°F), waves have typically been 1.3 m (4.4 ft), wind has typically been 9 knots
  10. October, 59% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 18°C (64°F), waves have typically been 1.6 m (5.2 ft), wind has typically been 9 knots
  11. November, 52% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 17°C (62°F), waves have typically been 1.8 m (5.7 ft), wind has typically been 8 knots
  12. December, 48% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 16°C (61°F), waves have typically been 1.9 m (6.2 ft), wind has typically been 7 knots

July has typically 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

Rough labels: “Commonly seen” usually means two or more recorded sightings near this site in public dive logs (GBIF), “Occasionally seen” one; “Seasonal” and “Rarely seen” come from dive-guide research. Not a measured rate.

Fills & rentals nearby

No dive shops mapped within 25 km (16 mi). Know one? Add it to the map.

Data updated July 2026

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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