El Farito
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.
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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Casa del Buceo
Mexico Divers
Sea Hawk Divers
Vision Oceanos Dive Center
Solo Buceo
Squalo Divers
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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)
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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