Barracuda - Cozumel
Protected Area
Manglares y Humedales del Norte de Isla Cozumel
Why dive here
With 177+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, bull sharks, dolphins, eagle rays and nurse sharks - Barracuda - Cozumel offers some of Cozumel's richest reef diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.
Barracuda. This is Cozumel drift diving at its most exhilarating, and we love it, but don't come here expecting a gentle cruise. The current here can truly rip, often pushing you along at a good clip, sometimes with a cheeky down-and-out component. It's a site that demands respect and solid buoyancy control, definitely one for advanced divers who relish a fast ride. What makes it special? The sheer volume of fish. We've seen schools of fusiliers so thick they momentarily dim the light, and the sponges here are just enormous. Keep an eye out for patrolling tarpon, their silver scales flashing in the blue, and if you hit it during the right season, you might just get lucky with a squadron of eagle rays gliding past. Jump in together, stay together, and trust your captain – they'll know exactly where to pick you up down current. This isn't a site for lingering; it’s a high-octane drift, a real shot of adrenaline, and a fantastic showcase of Cozumel’s powerful reefs.
Safety Notes
Strong currents typical this month (avg 79 cm/s). Good buoyancy control essential.
Nearest Dive Centres to Barracuda - Cozumel
Dive shops near Barracuda - Cozumel
Bluedream Cozumel
Pepe Scuba Dive Shop
AGUA CLARA DIVING
Cozumel Dive School
Aldora Divers
TRIPPY DIVERS
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Barracuda - Cozumel
Barracuda - Cozumel Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Barracuda - Cozumel, 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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