Cedar Pass
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.
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)
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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