Jardines
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 - Jardines offers some of Cozumel's richest reef diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.
Jardines is a solid pick for a relaxed dive in Cozumel, especially if you’re new to the local currents or prefer a shallower profile. Maximum depth is around 12 meters, making it ideal for longer bottom times and less demanding on air. We’ve found the site lives up to its name, with plenty of small coral formations creating nooks and crannies for reef fish. You'll often spot schools of French grunts congregating, and we’ve seen tarpon cruising through the more open areas. Keep an eye out for speckled worm eels poking from the sand. It’s a comfortable, easy dive, perfect for a gentle introduction to Cozumel's underwater world.
Safety Notes
Strong currents typical this month (avg 79 cm/s). Good buoyancy control essential.
Nearest Dive Centres to Jardines
Dive shops near Jardines
Tank-Ha Dive Center
PADI
The Snorkel Shop
Phantom Divers
Abyss
Phocea Riviera
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Jardines
Jardines Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Jardines, 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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