Cozumel - Cozumel

The Hildur is one of our favourite wreck dives on Grenada’s southwest coast, a proper dive into a proper ship. Sunk intentionally in 2007, she’s settled upright at 32 metres, just off the Grand Mal wall. We love the feeling of swimming over her deck, seeing the structure emerge from the blue. What makes Hildur a standout is her character and the deep-water life she’s attracted. You’ll find enormous black coral trees clinging to the hull, swaying gently in the current – a beautiful contrast to the ship’s steel. Exploring the cargo holds is a real highlight; just be mindful of the silt inside. You’ll kick it up easily. We’ve often seen large barracuda circling the mast, and the resident schoolmasters are usually out in force. Look closely for shy brotulas tucked into crevices and trumpetfish camouflaged against the metal. It’s a dive that rewards slow exploration, perfect for those who appreciate wrecks with a bit of history and a lot of developing reef.

Location
Cozumel, Mexico, North America
Coordinates
20.442500, -86.920500
Type
wreck

Marine Protected Area: Arrecifes de Cozumel

Best Time to Dive in Cozumel

The warmest water temperatures in Cozumel occur in September, averaging 29.8°C (up to 32.1°C). The coolest conditions are in February at 26.9°C.

The calmest sea conditions are typically in September with average wave heights of 0.70m. Average current speed: 95.0 cm/s.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 27.2°C (air: 26.2°C)
  • February: 26.9°C (air: 26.4°C)
  • March: 27.0°C (air: 26.5°C)
  • April: 27.5°C (air: 27.4°C)
  • May: 28.4°C (air: 28.2°C)
  • June: 29.0°C (air: 28.8°C)
  • July: 29.4°C (air: 29.4°C)
  • August: 29.6°C (air: 29.5°C)
  • September: 29.8°C (air: 29.5°C)
  • October: 29.6°C (air: 29.0°C)
  • November: 28.8°C (air: 27.9°C)
  • December: 27.9°C (air: 26.8°C)

Nearby Dive Sites in Cozumel

Nearest Dive Centres to Cozumel

Marine Life in Cozumel

Home to 181 recorded species including 140 reef fish, 15 hard corals, 9 other, 7 sharks & rays, 3 seagrass & algae, 2 whales & dolphins.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for Cozumel

Based on average water temperature of 28.4°C, visibility 23 nmi, currents 87 cm/s.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 28°C water needs minimal exposure protection
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins (stiff blade recommended for strong currents)
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories