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    Cenote Azul dive site
    cenote
    Cozumel, Mexico
    Caribe Mexicano

    Cenote Azul

    Good diving all year

    Protected Area

    Caribe Mexicano

    Why dive here

    With 177+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, bull sharks, dolphins, eagle rays and nurse sharks - Cenote Azul offers some of Cozumel's richest cenote 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
    CharacterCenote dive
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Cenote Azul, on the mainland side, offers a different kind of dive compared to Cozumel's reefs. It's an open-air cenote, perfect for those new to freshwater diving or looking for a relaxed experience. You'll find yourself gliding through clear, cool water, with shafts of sunlight illuminating the limestone formations and the occasional freshwater fish. It's a peaceful spot, a nice break from ocean currents.

    Safety Notes

    Overhead environment - never enter without proper cave/cavern training, redundant equipment, and a guideline.

    Strong currents typical this month (avg 79 cm/s). Good buoyancy control essential.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Cenote Azul

    Cenote Azul Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Cenote Azul, 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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