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Aerial view of an island in the Revillagigedo Archipelago

Socorro (Revillagigedo)

Diving in Mexico

4 documented dive sites. Known for manta rays, hammerhead sharks and galápagos sharks.

Best months
Nov–May
Water
20–28 °C
Levels
Advanced
Diving from
Liveaboards
Nearest airport
SJD

Photo: Presidencia de la República Mexicana, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

When to go

Pick a month: the diving season, from published sources, and the typical weather.

Pick a month

  • Best
  • Good
  • Possible
  • Closed
  • Not documented yet

Socorro (Revillagigedo) in October

Usually closed
Sea
28 °C
at the surface
Air
28 °C
25 °C at night
Rain
90 mm
one of the wettest months
Wind
13 km/h
on average

Typical weather, not a forecast: averages for 2021–2025 (air, rain, wind) and 2023–2025 (sea), data from Open-Meteo (ERA5 / Copernicus, Météo-France). Covers an area of roughly 10 to 25 km around the destination.

Liveaboard season Nov–May per liveaboard.com and Bluewater; Dive The World and the Socorro Aggressor (mid-Nov to end of June) extend it into June, so June is shown as possible (some operators only). Jul–Oct is Eastern Pacific hurricane season and not dived.

Usually closed or not dived: Jul–Oct.

Source: liveaboard.com

Dive sites in Socorro (Revillagigedo)

From the easiest to the most demanding. Levels with a dashed outline are estimates we are still verifying.

For Advanced divers

usual dive down to 30 m4 sites

Marine life

When the big encounters happen, month by month.

SpeciesJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Manta raysSource: bluewaterdivetravel.com
Hammerhead sharksSource: liveaboard.com
Humpback whalesSource: liveaboard.com
Galápagos sharksSource: liveaboard.com
Silky sharksSource: liveaboard.com
Silvertip sharksSource: liveaboard.com
Whitetip reef sharksSource: liveaboard.com
Whale sharksSource: bluewaterdivetravel.com
  • Peak season
  • Seen

Manta rays: All year. Hammerhead sharks: Jan–Mar. Humpback whales: Jan–Apr. Galápagos sharks: All year. Silky sharks: All year. Silvertip sharks: All year. Whitetip reef sharks: All year. Whale sharks: Nov–Dec, Apr–May

Also reported here, season not documented yet:

  • Dolphins
  • Tuna
  • Trevally
  • Oceanic whitetip sharks
  • Tiger sharks

Where is Socorro (Revillagigedo)?

View on OpenStreetMapLocation: Socorro Island (Wikipedia)Map: Natural Earth
Nearest airport
SJD
How people dive here
LiveaboardsLiveaboard only

Socorro (Revillagigedo): frequently asked questions

When is the best time to dive Socorro (Revillagigedo)?
The best months to dive Socorro (Revillagigedo) are Nov–May. Diving usually stops in Jul–Oct. Liveaboard season Nov–May per liveaboard.com and Bluewater; Dive The World and the Socorro Aggressor (mid-Nov to end of June) extend it into June, so June is shown as possible (some operators only). Jul–Oct is Eastern Pacific hurricane season and not dived.
Is Socorro (Revillagigedo) good for beginner divers?
Not really: none of the 4 dive sites we document is rated for Open Water divers. Plan an Advanced certification and some experience first.
What is the water temperature in Socorro (Revillagigedo)?
The water is usually between 20 °C and 28 °C over the year.
What marine life can you see in Socorro (Revillagigedo)?
Divers regularly see manta rays (all year), hammerhead sharks (Jan–Mar), humpback whales (Jan–Apr), galápagos sharks (all year), silky sharks (all year) and silvertip sharks (all year).
How do you dive Socorro (Revillagigedo)?
The nearest airport is SJD. Diving here is done from liveaboards only.

About this page

Seasons and marine life come from the sources below. Site levels and depths marked as estimated come from our original catalogue and are being checked one by one. Conditions change: always confirm with a local dive centre.

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