Chun-Zumbul Reef
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 Reef offers some of Cozumel's richest reef diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.
Chun-Zumbul Reef in Cozumel is a gentle drift dive, making it a good choice for those looking for an easier experience. We've often seen turtles munching on the corals here, along with the usual parrotfish and angelfish. The currents are generally mild, so it's a solid option for newer divers or anyone wanting a relaxed dive without much exertion. It's a pleasant, straightforward reef dive, nothing too dramatic, but consistently enjoyable.
Safety Notes
Strong currents typical this month (avg 79 cm/s). Good buoyancy control essential.
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Xico Dive Center
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Chun-Zumbul Reef
Chun-Zumbul Reef Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Chun-Zumbul Reef, 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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