Pepe Scuba Dive Shop - Cozumel
The team at Pepe Scuba Dive Shop are the kind of people you want guiding your dives in Cozumel: experienced, calm, and genuinely happy to be on the water. We’ve always found their shop on the main strip efficient, but it’s their boat operations that really impress. They run comfortable, speedy pangas, often with smaller groups than some of the larger operators, which means less waiting around and more flexibility on site selection. We love that they often pick quieter mooring balls, giving you a better chance to cruise a less disturbed section of Palancar or Columbia. One particular morning, our guide spotted a lone eagle ray gliding along the reef edge at Punta Tunich, and we were the only boat there to watch it spiral upwards, catching the morning light. Their divemasters know the currents intimately, always briefing thoroughly, which is crucial for Cozumel’s drift dives. If you’re looking for a reliable, no-fuss operation that consistently delivers solid diving with a friendly crew, Pepe Scuba is a very strong contender. They’re a good pick for divers who appreciate efficient logistics and a personal touch over a party boat atmosphere.
- Location
- Cozumel, Mexico, North America
- Coordinates
- 20.533133, -86.938710
- Phone
- +52 987 564 0244
- [email protected]
- Website
- http://www.pepescuba.com
- Certification Agencies
- ["PADI"]
- Courses
- PADI 5 Star Dive Resort [padi:21696]
- Address
- Playa Santa Pilar KM 4.5, Zona Hotelera Norte, 77600 Cozumel, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Diving Capabilities - Pepe Scuba Dive Shop
- Snorkelling
Dive Sites Near Pepe Scuba Dive Shop
Pepe Scuba Dive Shop provides access to 15 dive sites in Cozumel.
- Agua Negra Cozumel (reef)
- Agua Negra Cozumel (reef)
- AGUSTIN MELGAR - 13m (wreck)
- Akumal Dive Shop
- Amancay Freediving
- Aristos
- Bajo de Molas
- Bandera - 15-30m (reef)
- Barco Hundido - Wreck Cadete Juan Escutia C-56 (reef)
- Barco Hundido - Wreck Cadete Juan Escutia C-56 (wreck)
- Barracuda - Cozumel (drift)
- Barracuda - Cozumel (reef)
- Barracuda - Playa del Carmen (reef)
- Barracuda - Playa del Carmen (reef)
- Barracuda Point
Other Dive Centres in 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)
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 Marine Life
- loggerhead turtle (Caretta caretta)
- Green Turtle (Chelonia mydas)
- Hawksbill Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata)
- Great star coral (Montastraea cavernosa) - Hard Corals
- turtlegrass (Thalassia testudinum) - Seagrass & Algae
- Cowfish (Tursiops truncatus) - Whales & Dolphins
- Spiny Brittle Star (Ophiocoma echinata)
- Reticulated brittle star (Ophionereis reticulata)
- Blue Doctor (Acanthurus coeruleus) - Reef Fish
- Harlequin Brittle Star (Ophioderma appressum)
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