Moc Che Deep
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 - Moc Che Deep offers some of Cozumel's richest reef diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.
Moc Che Deep is where Cozumel really leans into its drift diving reputation. You’ll drop in, hit the sweet spot around 24 meters, and just fly. We love how the current sculpts the coral formations here – they’re long, undulating structures, almost like giant underwater dunes. Keep an eye out for the big stuff: stingrays often cruise by, and we’ve spotted bull sharks here in winter, typically December through February. This isn’t a site for lingering; it’s about the ride and the scale of the reef. The sponges are massive, and we’ve seen schools of French grunts so thick they create a shimmering wall. If you’re comfortable with a swift current and appreciate a dive where the reef comes to you, Moc Che Deep is a fantastic choice. We’d suggest a full wetsuit too, not just for warmth but for bumping against coral if you get spun around a bit – it happens.
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 Moc Che Deep
Moc Che Deep Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Moc Che Deep, 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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