Cozumel, Mexico
    Arrecifes de Cozumel

    Cedar Pass

    Good diving all year

    Protected Area

    Arrecifes de Cozumel

    Why dive here

    With 177+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, bull sharks, dolphins, eagle rays and nurse sharks - Cedar Pass offers some of Cozumel's richest wall 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
    CharacterWall dive
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Cedar Pass, or Paseo del Cedral as some call it, is one of our go-to spots when we want a relaxed dive with a proper payout. It’s shallow, topping out at 19 metres, making it ideal for taking your time, especially if you’re newer to diving or just looking to burn through less air. The real magic here is the landscape – a maze of little coves and crevices, perfect for poking around. We always find something interesting tucked away, whether it's a shy Pallid Goby or a surprisingly chunky Spotted Trunkfish peering out. The visibility is usually superb, around 27 metres, which means the light filtering through the water into those little hideaways is just beautiful. We’ve had some fantastic encounters here, from lazily cruising nurse sharks to the odd spotted eagle ray gliding past. Keep an eye out for the Splendid toadfish, it's a Cozumel exclusive and always a treat to spot their grumpy faces. We love how photogenic Cedar Pass is, with schools of parrotfish and tobacco basslets swirling around the coral. It’s a site that rewards a slow pace and a keen eye.

    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 Cedar Pass

    Cedar Pass Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Cedar Pass, 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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