Cozumel, Mexico
    Arrecife de Puerto Morelos

    Jardines

    Good diving all year

    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.

    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
    CharacterReef dive
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    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)

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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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