Puentes
Protected Area
Arrecife de Puerto Morelos
Why dive here
With 177+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, bull sharks, dolphins, eagle rays and nurse sharks - Puentes offers some of Cozumel's richest reef diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.
Puentes really is a standout for us in Cozumel, especially if you’re looking for something a bit different from the usual drift dives. It’s shallower, topping out at around 18 metres, which means we get fantastic light penetration, really showing off those hard coral formations. And those formations? They’re the main event here – natural bridges of coral that you can actually swim through. It’s not a huge site, so we usually take our time, weaving in and out of the arches. We've seen some surprisingly large residents here too, often bigger yellowfin grunts than you’d expect, hanging around the overhangs, along with plenty of filefish. If you keep an eye on the sand patches between the coral, we've spotted Atlantic Lookdowns shimmering in the current. Visibility averages around 21 metres, so you’ll get clear views of the structures. It’s not for speed demons; we love it for a relaxed second dive, perfect for photographers or anyone who just wants to explore those unique coral bridges at a leisurely pace.
Typical Puentes Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 20m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Strong currents typical this month (avg 79 cm/s). Good buoyancy control essential.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Puentes
Puentes Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Puentes, 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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