Playa Maroma
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 - Playa Maroma offers some of Cozumel's richest reef diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.
Playa Maroma offers a relaxed dive, a good option if you’re looking for something gentle away from the bigger drift sites. We often see stingrays resting on the sandy bottom here, and small groups of snapper hover near the scattered coral heads. It’s a comfortable dive for newer divers or for a relaxed afternoon float.
Typical Playa Maroma 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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Dive shops near Playa Maroma
ScubaCaribe Playa del Carmen Mexico
Pro Dive International Royal Hideaway Allegro Play
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Pro Dive International Occidental Xcaret
Tarraya: Snorkle, Diving & Fishing
PADI
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Playa Maroma
Playa Maroma Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Playa Maroma, 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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