Puerto de Abrigo
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 - Puerto de Abrigo offers some of Cozumel's richest cave diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.
Puerto de Abrigo isn’t always on the top of everyone’s Cozumel list, but we think that’s a mistake. This wall dive, right at the marina entrance, is a properly exciting drift. You drop in and immediately feel that current tug. It’s a rush, flying along with the wall on your left shoulder, the deep blue stretching out to your right. We love watching for the smaller stuff tucked into the coral here: Goldspot Gobies perched on sponges, or the subtle patterns of a Textile Blenny peeking from its hole. But the real show often happens mid-water. We’ve had incredible encounters with Caribbean reef squid here, shimmering through the water column, watching us with those intelligent eyes. And when those eagle rays decide to swim against the flow, it’s a powerful display. The site averages around 24 meters visibility, so you get some decent views even when you’re moving fast. Just be ready for the ride; it’s a dive where you let the ocean do the work.
Typical Puerto de Abrigo Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Overhead environment - never enter without proper cave/cavern training, redundant equipment, and a guideline.
Strong currents typical this month (avg 79 cm/s). Good buoyancy control essential.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to Puerto de Abrigo
Dive shops near Puerto de Abrigo
Pepe Scuba Dive Shop
AGUA CLARA DIVING
Cozumel Dive School
Aldora Divers
Bluedream Cozumel
TRIPPY DIVERS
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Puerto de Abrigo
Puerto de Abrigo Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Puerto de Abrigo, 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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