Bajo de Molas
Protected Area
La porción norte y la franja costera oriental, terrestres y marinas de la Isla de Cozumel
Why dive here
With 177+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, bull sharks, dolphins, eagle rays and nurse sharks - Bajo de Molas offers some of Cozumel's richest diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.
Bajo de Molas offers a gentler drift along a sandy slope, suitable for newer divers or those looking for a relaxed dive. We typically find several splendid toadfish here, often tucked into small crevices. Keep an eye out for the striking patterns of elegant and harlequin brittle stars on the sponges. It’s a good spot for macro enthusiasts, too.
Safety Notes
Strong currents typical this month (avg 79 cm/s). Good buoyancy control essential.
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Windward Adventures
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Pepe Scuba Dive Shop
ALMA LIBRE DIVE CENTER
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Bajo de Molas
Bajo de Molas Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Bajo de Molas, sourced from NOAA NDBC + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Yucatan Basin - 120 NM ESE of Cozumel, MX (227km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
30°C
85°F · Range: 28.7–32.3°C
Air Temperature
29°C
84°F
Current Speed
78.6 cm/s
Direction: NE (36.7°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.046 mg/m³
Very clear (oligotrophic)
Salinity
35.99 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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