La Boya de los Locos
Protected Area
Costa Occ. de I. Mujeres, Pta. Cancún y Pta. Nizuc
Why dive here
With 177+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, bull sharks, dolphins, eagle rays and nurse sharks - La Boya de los Locos offers some of Cozumel's richest diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.
La Boya de los Locos, a dive site off Cozumel, often surprises divers with its gentle drift and healthy reef patches. We've seen eagle rays cruise past in the deeper sections, and the shallower areas offer plenty of macro opportunities if you take your time. It’s a good choice for divers looking for a relaxed drift without the sometimes intense currents found elsewhere on the island. This site is generally suitable for all experience levels, making it a solid everyday dive.
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 La Boya de los Locos
La Boya de los Locos Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for La Boya de los Locos, 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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