Where and when to see mobula (devil) rays
Smaller relatives of mantas that gather in huge schools at seamounts and in the Sea of Cortez, sometimes leaping clear of the water.
This guide documents sightings in 2 Good Dives regions. The most regions are in peak season in May–September.
Mobula (devil) rays sighting calendar
Calendar months, every year
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AzoresPortugal | ● | Peak | Peak | Peak | ● | |||||||
| Sea of Cortez (La Paz)Mexico | ● | ● | Peak | Peak | ● | ● | ● |
Peak = best odds · ● = regularly seen · blank = unlikely.
Calendars describe animal presence, not weather or site access; check each region’s dive season. For grouped animals, a marked month may apply to only one member of the group. Sightings vary by site and dive.