
Gordo Banks
Cabo San Lucas · Mexico
Gordo Banks is an offshore seamount system rising from 200 m to within 27 m of the surface, positioned at the convergence of Pacific and Sea of Cortez currents. This nutrient upwelling makes it the best site in Cabo for large pelagics: scalloped hammerhead sharks aggregate in significant numbers from June through November, whale sharks appear June through September, and oceanic manta rays patrol the blue water column. The dive is current-dependent and conditions change quickly — advanced certification and a good briefing required.
Conditions
Depth
27 to 50 m
Advanced depths
Current
Can be moderate
Can pick up on the edge
Visibility
15 to 30 m
Clearest in the calm season
Water
18 to 28°C
3mm wetsuit
Dived Gordo Banks recently?
Your photos help track reef health.
Up to 10 photos · JPEG or PNG · max 20 MB each
📷
Drag photos here, or tap to select
GPS in your photo will auto-detect the dive site
Gear