Media Luna - Cozumel

Pinnacles, just a short boat hop from Barefoot Manta, is a great little site when you want something relaxed but still engaging. It’s not the roaring current dive that Somosomo is known for; think of it more as a tranquil drift or a pleasant potter around. We love the way the three bommies rise from the sandy bottom, the deepest topping out around 18 metres. Glide along the sloping reef wall, then explore the overhangs – we’ve often spotted hanging clams tucked away here. Keep an eye out for the smaller stuff too. We’ve had good luck finding Leopard Hinds lurking and plenty of those tiny blennies, like the Bicolor Blenny and Eye-lash Harptail-Blenny, poking out from the corals. The sandy stretches between the bommies are good for garden eels and the Threespot Righteye Flounder, if you have sharp eyes. This site is a nice break, perfect for a long, unhurried dive, especially if you want to focus on macro life and smaller reef fish without battling strong currents.

Location
Cozumel, Mexico, North America
Coordinates
20.815700, -86.863500
Type
pinnacle

Marine Protected Area: Arrecife de Puerto Morelos

Best Time to Dive in Cozumel

The warmest water temperatures in Cozumel occur in September, averaging 29.8°C (up to 32.1°C). The coolest conditions are in February at 26.9°C.

The calmest sea conditions are typically in September with average wave heights of 0.70m. Average current speed: 95.0 cm/s.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 27.2°C (air: 26.2°C)
  • February: 26.9°C (air: 26.4°C)
  • March: 27.0°C (air: 26.5°C)
  • April: 27.5°C (air: 27.4°C)
  • May: 28.4°C (air: 28.2°C)
  • June: 29.0°C (air: 28.8°C)
  • July: 29.4°C (air: 29.4°C)
  • August: 29.6°C (air: 29.5°C)
  • September: 29.8°C (air: 29.5°C)
  • October: 29.6°C (air: 29.0°C)
  • November: 28.8°C (air: 27.9°C)
  • December: 27.9°C (air: 26.8°C)

Nearby Dive Sites in Cozumel

Nearest Dive Centres to Media Luna

Marine Life in Cozumel

Home to 181 recorded species including 140 reef fish, 15 hard corals, 9 other, 7 sharks & rays, 3 seagrass & algae, 2 whales & dolphins.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for Media Luna

Based on average water temperature of 28.4°C, visibility 23 nmi, currents 87 cm/s.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 28°C water needs minimal exposure protection
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins (stiff blade recommended for strong currents)
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories