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The Boiler (San Benedicto)

Colima (Revillagigedo Archipelago), MexicoDirections
Rash guard or 2mm shorty typical

The Boiler (San Benedicto) at a glance

The Boiler (San Benedicto) is a dive site in Colima (Revillagigedo Archipelago), Mexico. Typically most favorable Jul · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Scalloped hammerhead shark, Silky shark, and Whale shark. Recent reports put the water around 29°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 29°C · seasonal avg 29°C

Dive windows this week

Best: Sun
Fri11:00–19:00
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 5:48 · Sunrise 6:10 · Sunset 18:29

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 2.6 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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What Divers Say

Known for: Whitetip reef shark, Clarion angelfish, Giant oceanic manta ray

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. Jan23%25°C2.1 m
  2. Feb15%24°C2.0 m
  3. Mar10%23°C2.2 m
  4. Apr18%24°C1.9 m
  5. May12%24°C1.9 m
  6. Jun31%24°C1.8 m
  7. Jul73%27°C1.5 m
  8. Aug54%29°C1.9 m
  9. Sep47%29°C1.8 m
  10. Oct23%27°C2.2 m
  11. Nov20%27°C2.0 m
  12. Dec31%26°C2.0 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

The underwater calendar

When these animals are most recorded around Baja & Pacific Mexico — from open sighting data, not a promise.

Watch the whole year animate on the Migrations map

Fills & rentals nearby

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Data updated July 2026

Site details

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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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