Barracuda Point
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 Point offers some of Cozumel's richest drift diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.
Barracuda Point, up at Cozumel’s northern tip, is where we head when we want some serious drift diving. The current here can be ripping, perfect for flying past large pelagics like schooling eagle rays or, of course, the occasional barracuda patrol. It’s a site best suited for experienced divers comfortable with a fast pace and deep waters, as the reef wall drops down quite a way. We usually see some impressive gorgonian corals clinging on for dear life, too.
Typical Barracuda Point Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Drift dive - carry a surface marker buoy (SMB) and stay with your group. Brief the current direction before entry.
Strong currents typical this month (avg 79 cm/s). Good buoyancy control essential.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Dive shops near Barracuda Point
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 Point
Barracuda Point Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Barracuda Point, 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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