Dive48
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 - Dive48 offers some of Cozumel's richest drift diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.
Dive48 in Cozumel, while not the most famous drift, offers a pleasant enough experience for a relaxed afternoon dive. We’ve found it’s a good spot to slow down and really look into the crevices and under ledges. You’ll often spot a Key Worm Eel or a Safio peeking out, and the Lettuce Coral provides a nice backdrop. It’s a solid choice for newer divers getting comfortable with Cozumel's currents, or for anyone looking for a less crowded profile without expectations of big pelagics.
Typical Dive48 Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Drift dive - carry a surface marker buoy (SMB) and stay with your group. Brief the current direction before entry.
Strong currents typical this month (avg 79 cm/s). Good buoyancy control essential.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Dive48
Dive48 Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Dive48, 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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