Cozumel
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 - Cozumel offers some of Cozumel's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.
Cozumel diving, for us, means two things: drift and drift. That current is often cranking, pulling you along massive coral structures, sometimes at a clip. Don't fight it, just relax and enjoy the ride. We love how the wall dives here, even at just 19 metres, feel much deeper because of the sheer drop-offs and incredible visibility. Keep an eye out for the Cozumel Splendid Toadfish; it's an odd, colourful little bottom dweller we always enjoy spotting. You'll find them tucked under ledges. The reefs are healthy, with impressive Elkhorn and Ridged Cactus Corals providing cover for lots of smaller reef fish – think Clown Wrasse zipping past, and Pearl Blennies peering out from their holes. We’ve drifted past Spotted Eagle Rays gliding by, and Nurse Sharks dozing under overhangs. It’s perfect for divers who appreciate a good drift and don't mind a bit of speed, letting the ocean do the work.
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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Elite Dive Center
ALMA LIBRE DIVE CENTER
Salty Endeavors
Scuba XOC Dive Center Cozumel
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Cozumel
Cozumel Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Cozumel, 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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