Pargo Cave
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 - Pargo Cave offers some of Cozumel's richest reef diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.
Pargo Cave is a good pick for a relaxed dive, especially if you’re new to Cozumel’s currents or looking for a shallower second dive. At a max depth of 12 meters, you'll find a nice mix of coral formations and sandy patches, home to things like French grunts schooling up, and if you’re lucky, an American eel peeking from a crevice. The site’s name comes from a swim-through, more of a large overhang really, where you can often spot juvenile reef sharks resting. It's a comfortable spot to practice buoyancy or even try some wide-angle photography, though the currents here can still have a gentle push.
Safety Notes
Strong currents typical this month (avg 79 cm/s). Good buoyancy control essential.
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Xico Dive Center
Playa Diving Center
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Tank-Ha Dive Center
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The Snorkel Shop
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Pargo Cave
Pargo Cave Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Pargo Cave, 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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