18th May
A greaT day at Gordo Banks . Good weather, great visibility and a deep thermocline noted at 20mts (T°: 19°C). A group of 5 hammerheads made a fly-by pass during the dive, with 3 divers and 1 guide heading .
Diving Conditions:
- Water temperature: 75-80°F / 24-27°C
- Visibility: 50-60ft / 15-18m
- Current: none
- Thermocline: Yes (Depth: 20mts, T°: 19°C)
Wildlife Encounter:
1 to 5 Hammerheads (fly-by group of 5)
22nd May
Two dives on the Outer Gordo Banks with 3 divers and 1 guide. Conditions were good with medium waves and a bit of wind. The highlight of the day was a large, solitary hammerhead sighted above the 18mts depth mark. Silky sharks and a school of trevallies rounded out a solid session.
Diving Conditions:
- Water temperature: 70-75°F / 21-24°C
- Visibility: 50-60ft / 15-18m
- Current: some
- Thermocline: Yes (Depth: 20mts, T°: 20°C, Viz: 10mts)
Wildlife Encounter:
- 1 to 5 Hammerheads (large solitary hammerhead above 18mts)
- Silky sharks
- School of trevallies
24th May
A calm day out at Gordo Banks with 2 divers and 1 guide from Cabo San Lucas. Medium waves and a bit of wind. The action was slow but steady hammerheads and silkies made continuous short passes throughout the dives. Thermocline at 70ft/21mts (T°: 69°F/20.5°C, Viz: 25ft/8mts).
Diving Conditions:
- Water temperature: 70-75°F / 21-24°C
- Visibility: 40-50ft / 12-15m
- Current: some
- Thermocline: Yes (Depth: 70ft/21mts, T°: 69°F/20.5°C, Viz: 25ft/8mts)
Wildlife Encounter:
- 1 to 5 Hammerheads (short interactions, continuous passing)
- Silky sharks
29th May
A great day at Gordo Banks. Comfortable conditions with small waves and no wind and the best visibility of the month. Lots of fish and sharks ! A group of silkies was the highlight of the day. Thermocline at 25mts (T°: 21°C, Viz: 10mts).
Diving Conditions:
- Water temperature: 75-80°F / 24-27°C
- Visibility: 70-80ft / 21-25m
- Current: none
- Thermocline: Yes (Depth: 25mts, T°: 21°C, Viz: 10mts)
Wildlife Encounter:
- 1 to 5 Hammerheads (scouts, singles)
- Silky sharks (group encounter)