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Sahara

Malpelo, ColombiaDirections
Rash guard or 2mm shorty typical

Sahara at a glance

Sahara is a dive site in Malpelo, Colombia. Typically most favorable Mar · from 3 years of archive data. Recent reports put the water around 30°C (85°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Marine model · graded 1h ago
1.3 mwaves — about a meter and a half expected

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 30°C · seasonal avg 28°C

Dive windows this week

Best: Thu
Fri13:00–19:00
Sat7:00–19:00
Sun7:00–19:00
Mon7:00–19:00
Tue7:00–19:00
Wed7:00–19:00
Thu7:00–19:00

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 5:57 · Sunrise 6:18 · Sunset 18:27

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 7.2 km from site · graded 1h 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.

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Best months, historically

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

  1. Jan62%28°C1.5 m
  2. Feb54%27°C1.6 m
  3. Mar75%28°C1.4 m
  4. Apr59%29°C1.6 m
  5. May35%29°C1.8 m
  6. Jun36%28°C1.8 m
  7. Jul44%28°C1.7 m
  8. Aug38%28°C1.7 m
  9. Sep37%28°C1.7 m
  10. Oct26%28°C1.8 m
  11. Nov37%27°C1.7 m
  12. Dec74%28°C1.5 m

March 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 recorded at this site

No recorded sightings data for this site yet. Species lists appear as GBIF records and diver reports accumulate.

Fills & rentals nearby

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Data updated July 2026

Site details

No description for this site yet — divers who know it can suggest one below.

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No hazards recorded for this site yet — that never means there are none. Ask a local operator before you dive.

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