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    Chun Zumbul dive site
    reef
    Cozumel, Mexico
    Caribe Mexicano

    Chun Zumbul

    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 - Chun Zumbul offers some of Cozumel's richest reef 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
    CharacterReef dive
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Chun Zumbul is a solid choice for a relaxed dive in Cozumel, especially if you’re not keen on long boat rides. This shallow reef, topping out at around 11 meters, is a really comfortable spot to explore. We’ve often seen gardens of brown garden eels swaying in the sand, alongside some surprisingly large tarpon cruising by. It’s perfect for newer divers getting their fins wet, or for experienced eyes who enjoy really taking their time to spot things like pygmy morays tucked into the coral. Visibility averages 17 meters, which is usually plenty good for enjoying the corals and sponges.

    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 Chun Zumbul

    Chun Zumbul Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Chun Zumbul, 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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