Cozumel, Mexico
    Manglares y Humedales del Norte de Isla Cozumel

    Barracuda - Cozumel

    Good diving all year

    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.

    Best timeYear-round
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeBarracuda, Bull Sharks, Dolphins, Eagle Rays and Nurse Sharks · 177+ species recorded
    Water27-30°C · warmest August, September, October
    CharacterReef dive
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    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.

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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)

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    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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