Blue Cape

Santa Elena, Ecuador

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Conditions & tides

Blue CapeSanta Elena

Good · 5/5

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Good5/5

Calm and diveable right now — best window today 7 AM–5 PM.

Wind8 kn SSW

Current~0.2 kn NW · model

Swell

0.5 m · 9s · SW

Water

27 °C

Conditions through the day

6 AM6 PM

Calmest current near slack — 07:45 PM & 08:15 AM local

Sunrise 06:12 AM · Sunset 06:19 PM local

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Tide · local

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On-face swell 0.3 m — the component of the swell aimed at this site’s exposed face. Current is a regional model value (Copernicus, ~9 km grid) — a guide to the area, not a precise reef measurement. Imagery © Esri · not depth or visibility.

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Marine forecast via Copernicus Marine. Score is a rule-based guide from swell/wind vs. the site's exposure — always dive your own assessment.

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About this site

Blue Cape lies along the coast of Santa Elena province, on Ecuador's Pacific coastline west of Guayaquil. The area is known for its rocky headlands and small fishing towns that serve as access points to nearby dive spots.

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