No-name Reef - Cozumel

The Red Bouy site is one of our favourite easy dives in Grenada, offering a relaxed drift along the entrance channel to St. George's harbour. You'll drop in, likely with a gentle push from the current, and find yourself gliding over a sloping reef that tops out around 8m. It’s a riot of colour up there, with sponges and corals absolutely covering the surface. We always spot Coney, those curious little groupers, and often some Greater Soapfish hanging around. The real fun, though, is letting the current carry you down the channel wall. It drops to about 21m max here, and we love keeping an eye out for the old anchors snagged along the edges – a cool bit of history. We’ve seen Barracuda patrolling the deeper sections and plenty of lobsters tucked into crevices. Visibility here averages about 14m, which is decent enough for spotting those quirky old Bakelite telephones that occasionally turn up. It's a great dive for anyone looking for a chill drift with plenty to look at without having to work too hard.

Location
Cozumel, Mexico, North America
Coordinates
20.435600, -87.010000
Type
reef

Marine Protected Area: Arrecifes de Cozumel

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 No-name Reef

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 No-name Reef

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