Cozumel, Mexico
    Costa Occ. de I. Mujeres, Pta. Cancún y Pta. Nizuc

    El Farito

    Good diving all year

    Protected Area

    Costa Occ. de I. Mujeres, Pta. Cancún y Pta. Nizuc

    Why dive here

    With 177+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, bull sharks, dolphins, eagle rays and nurse sharks - El Farito offers some of Cozumel's richest diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.

    Best timeYear-round
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeBarracuda, Bull Sharks, Dolphins, Eagle Rays and Nurse Sharks · 177+ species recorded
    Water27-30°C · warmest August, September, October
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    El Farito. It’s not the flashy cousin, but it’s our quiet little escape up north. We love dropping in here, particularly if we’re looking for a relaxed drift or a second, shallower dive after something deeper. The currents are generally gentle, a pleasant push rather than a drag race, which makes it perfect for just soaking it all in. You’ll find a sandy bottom that slopes gradually, dotted with coral heads and small rocky formations. It’s prime real estate for the smaller, more elusive critters. We’ve spent solid chunks of time here just watching Marbled Blennies dart in and out of crevices, or spotting the distinctive profile of a Sand Stargazer half-buried, eyes peeking out. Keep an eye out for Slender Mojarras ghosting over the sand, and if you’re lucky, a Common Snook might cruise past. It's a fantastic spot for macro enthusiasts, or anyone who enjoys slowing down and really observing the reef's quieter residents.

    Safety Notes

    Strong currents typical this month (avg 79 cm/s). Good buoyancy control essential.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for El Farito

    El Farito Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for El Farito, sourced from NOAA NDBC + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Yucatan Basin - 120 NM ESE of Cozumel, MX (227km away)

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    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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