Pelican Rock is the most popular dive site in Cabo San Lucas. While often reached by a short boat ride, it is a shore-based rock formation featuring a dramatic sand fall that starts at 90 feet and drops into the deep canyon.
Difficulty
Beginner
Max Depth
27m
Type
Shore
Typical Visibility
12m
Conditions Summary
Best time today
1PM - 9PM
GREAT
Best day in forecast
Saturday
GOOD
2026-09-12
Community-reported visibility
n/a
Warnings for today
Elevated bacteria levels possible due to recent rainfall
East-facing site inside Cabo San Lucas bay, protected from the open Pacific by Land’s End, protected from the open Pacific by the Land's End cliffs. Can be affected by southerly swells.