Cedral Wall
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 - Cedral Wall offers some of Cozumel's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.
Cedral Wall, for us, is one of Cozumel’s truly standout drift dives. We love the way the current often carries you gently along, letting you soak in the view without much effort. You’ll start around 13 metres, then drift over the reef flat before the wall proper drops away. Our favourite part? The sheer density of reef fish here. Look closely, and you’ll spot yellowhead jawfish darting in and out of their sandy burrows, and we’ve often seen big schools of trumpetfish hanging vertically, blending in with the gorgonians. Keep an eye out for green morays tucked into crevices and, if you’re lucky, an eagle ray gliding by in the blue. Visibility is usually excellent, around 28 metres, which really makes the rose coral and smooth flower coral pop. It's a fantastic site for anyone who enjoys a relaxed drift, with plenty of nooks and crannies to explore along the wall down to around 21 metres.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Strong currents typical this month (avg 79 cm/s). Good buoyancy control essential.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Cedral Wall
Cedral Wall Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Cedral Wall, 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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