Las Gorgonians
Protected Area
Playa Tortuguera X'cacel-X'cacelito
Why dive here
With 177+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, bull sharks, dolphins, eagle rays and nurse sharks - Las Gorgonians offers some of Cozumel's richest diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.
Las Gorgonians, true to its name, is covered in large, impressive gorgonian fans swaying in the consistent current. We often drift this site, letting the flow carry us past schools of grunts and snapper. It’s a relaxing dive, well-suited for those comfortable with a steady drift, offering plenty of time to observe the macro life tucked into the corals. Look closely for the smaller crabs and shrimp hiding among the branches.
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 Las Gorgonians
Las Gorgonians Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Las Gorgonians, 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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