Gordo Banks Trip Report – June 2026

2nd June Flat, mirror-like water and zero wind, perfect conditions for a big day at Gordo Banks. A large group of 9+ divers and 2 guides made the trip out from Cabo San Lucas, and…

Gordo Banks Trip Report – May 2026

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…

Gordo Banks Trip Report – April 2026

3rd April A comfortable day out at Gordo Banks with 5 divers and 2 guides departing Cabo San Lucas. Small waves and no wind made for a pleasant ride. Hammerheads were present but interactions were…

Gordo Banks Trip Report – March 2026

14th March A great day out at Gordo Banks with 3 divers and 1 guide departing from Cabo San Lucas. Surface conditions were exceptional, flat, mirror-like water with no wind at all made for a…

Gordo Banks Trip Report – February 2026

9th February A private trip out to Gordo Banks with just 1 diver and 1 guide, departing from Cabo San Lucas on comfortable seas. Conditions were kind for February and we were rewarded with a…

Gordo Banks Trip Report – January 2026

Photo taken by Xabi during our diving trip to Gordo Banks ©nomadoftheblue 5th January A punchy but challenging day at Gordo Banks with 4 guests and 2 guides. The ride out was uncomfortable with waves…

Gordo Banks Trip Report – December 2025

Photo taken by Xabi during our diving trip to Gordo Banks ©nomadoftheblue 1st December – Boat 1 A calm run out to Gordo Outer today with 6 guests, diving the outer bank by request. Glassy…

Gordo Banks Trip Report – November 2025

3rd November Trip to Gordo Banks with 3 guests and 1 guide. Small waves and no wind made for smooth navigation. Many hammerheads appeared briefly on dive one; fewer but closer sharks stayed around on…

Gordo Banks Trip Report – September 2025

12th September Calm early conditions with medium waves and a bit of wind. The highlight was spending 45 minutes inside a swirling school of jacks. Diving Conditions: Wildlife Encounter: 23rd September A calm one-hour ride…

Gordo Banks Trip Report – August 2025

5th August Trip to Gordo Banks with 1 guest and 1 guide. Hammerheads and silky sharks were the focus of the day, with navigation “around the bank” as the highlight. Sea state was normal, with…

Gordo Banks Trip Report – June 2025

26th June Storm Flossie is approaching and we were expecting warm temps, but 28°C is insane for June! Diving Conditions Wildlife Encounters 4th June Diving Conditions Wildlife Encounters