Dive with Martin
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 - Dive with Martin offers some of Cozumel's richest diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.
Dive with Martin isn't some deep reef drift, which is probably why it gets overlooked sometimes. We’re talking about a shore dive, right off the road, and it’s one of our favourite spots for a relaxed afternoon. The entry can be a bit awkward, stepping over some rocks, but once you’re in, it’s a calm, shallow world. What we love here is the sheer density of small stuff. You could spend an hour in a ten-meter square. We often find ourselves just finning slowly over the manatee grass, spotting Eyed Flounder perfectly camouflaged, or watching schools of Goldspotted Killifish dart around. Look closely at the sponges and rocks for the tiny Cherub Pygmy Angelfish. It’s also one of those rare spots where you might actually stumble across a Tarpon just cruising through the shallows, or spot a Little post horn squid jetting across the sand. We usually find the best light, and fewer people, in the late afternoon. If you’re into macro photography or just want to chill out and observe without any current, this is a top pick. It's a proper slow dive, perfect for just watching life happen.
Safety Notes
Strong currents typical this month (avg 79 cm/s). Good buoyancy control essential.
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Roberta's Scuba Shack
HAMMER HEAD DIVING & SNORKELING
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Blue Angel
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Dive with Martin
Dive with Martin Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Dive with Martin, 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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