Gatas
Protected Area
Arrecife de Puerto Morelos
Why dive here
With 177+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, bull sharks, dolphins, eagle rays and nurse sharks - Gatas offers some of Cozumel's richest diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.
Gatas is a good choice for newer divers looking for a relaxed Cozumel experience. The reef here typically has milder currents than some of the famous drift dives, making it easy to cruise along and enjoy the sponges and sea fans. Look for nurse sharks tucked under ledges and plenty of schooling grunts. It’s not the most dramatic reef on the island, but it’s a solid, enjoyable dive for building confidence.
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 Gatas
Gatas Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Gatas, 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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