Julio Kin Scuba shore dive
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 - Julio Kin Scuba shore dive offers some of Cozumel's richest reef diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.
Julio Kin Scuba is our pick for a no-fuss shore dive in Cozumel, especially if you’re looking to take things easy. It's an easy entry right off the sand, and the reef starts shallow, sloping gently to around 13 metres. We love it for a relaxed afternoon with the camera or a night dive when you want to skip the boat. The real draw here is the macro and juvenile life. You’ll spend time peering into crevices, looking for the tiny Redhead Cichlids or a Fringed Filefish blending into the corals. We’ve found seahorses here more than once, tucked into the shallower sections, and the Spotted Soapfish are always a treat to watch. Keep an eye out for small moray eels peeking from the Lesser Starlet Coral. Visibility generally hangs around 19 metres, which is decent for a shore entry. It's a calm spot, ideal for new divers getting comfortable, or experienced ones who just want to chill out and observe. If you’re into spotting the smaller, more unusual stuff, you’ll be happy here.
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 Julio Kin Scuba shore dive
Julio Kin Scuba shore dive Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Julio Kin Scuba shore dive, 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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