Costa Rica
Farnsworth Bank
About this Dive Site
Description
Farnsworth Bank, an offshore seamount near Santa Catalina Island, is a celebrated destination for its stunning fields of purple hydrocoral. This advanced dive site, often subject to strong currents, plunges to significant depths, rewarding experienced divers with its unique geological beauty.
Best Time to Dive
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Peak Season
January, February, March, October, November, December
Jan
Dry season, good visibility, possibility of humpback whales
Feb
Peak dry season, excellent visibility, abundant fish life
Mar
Dry season, clear waters, good for spotting larger pelagics
Apr
Transition to rainy season, visibility can decrease slightly
More monthly highlights
May
Start of rainy season, plankton blooms, potential for manta rays
Jun
Rainy season, lush surroundings, good for macro life
Jul
Rainy season, consistent marine life, potential for whale sharks
Aug
Rainy season, manta ray sightings are common
Sep
End of rainy season, visibility starts to improve
Oct
Transition to dry season, visibility improving, manta rays still present
Nov
Start of dry season, excellent visibility, humpback whale season begins
Dec
Dry season, clear waters, abundant marine life, whale sightings
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