Jardines
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 - Jardines offers some of Cozumel's richest reef diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.
Jardines sits in that sweet spot where Cozumel's famous current isn't quite raging, but it’s still enough to give you a lovely, flowing drift. We love this site for its sheer abundance of soft corals. Think massive sea fans, gorgonians, and those delicate wisps of coral all swaying in unison. It’s a hypnotic dance. Dive Jardines, and you’ll see the light playing through these formations, creating a dappled effect that’s just gorgeous. We often spot pufferfish tucked into crevices and schools of French grunts milling about. Keep an eye out for the Atlantic lookdowns, their flat, silvery bodies catching the light as they glide past. It’s generally a relaxed drift, making it a great choice for divers who want to soak in the scenery without fighting a big push. The max depth of 12m also means excellent bottom time, letting you really take it all in. We’d suggest going in the morning; the light is usually best then for illuminating those vibrant soft corals.
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 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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