Cabeza de Marcel
Protected Area
Guanahacabibes
Why dive here
With 109+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, oceanic whitetip sharks, sea turtles, sperm whales and manatees - Cabeza de Marcel offers some of María la Gorda's richest diving. Water ranges 27-31°C, warmest July, August, September.
Cabeza de Marcel offers a relaxed dive, good for shaking off the travel rust or enjoying a calmer afternoon. The main attraction here is a healthy wall dropping to around 20 meters, with several swim-throughs carved into the coral. We often spot barracudas hanging in the blue and big schools of grunts tucked into the overhangs. It’s a solid choice for macro enthusiasts and photographers looking for a less current-swept spot.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Cabeza de Marcel
Cabeza de Marcel Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Cabeza de Marcel, sourced from NOAA NDBC + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Yucatan Basin - 120 NM ESE of Cozumel, MX (228km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
30°C
86°F · Range: 28.7–32.3°C
Air Temperature
29°C
84°F
Current Speed
5 cm/s
Direction: NW (306.9°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.161 mg/m³
Clear water
Salinity
36.21 PSU
Wave Height
1.1m
6.7s period
Wind Speed
5.5 m/s
10.7 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1010.7 hPa
Visibility
24.1 nmi
Based on 5 years of monitoring data · Data sources: NOAA NDBC + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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