Moc Che Shallow
Protected Area
Manglares y Humedales del Norte de Isla Cozumel
Why dive here
With 177+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, bull sharks, dolphins, eagle rays and nurse sharks - Moc Che Shallow offers some of Cozumel's richest reef diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.
Moc Che Shallow is a good spot for newer divers in Cozumel. It’s a fairly easy drift, often with gentle current, letting you take your time. You’ll typically see plenty of reef fish flitting between small coral heads and sponges. It’s a reliable introductory dive, good for getting comfortable in the water.
Typical Moc Che Shallow Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
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 Shallow
Moc Che Shallow Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Moc Che Shallow, 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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