Puerto Morelos The Aquarium - Cozumel

Snapper Point in Cayman Brac always delivers a good dive, especially when the conditions line up. We love this site for its distinctive finger formations, dropping down to about 17 metres. You’ll find healthy coral here, especially those soft corals swaying on the reef top, catching the light. Look for the lettuce corals – they’re particularly vibrant here, and we've seen some impressive massive starlet coral heads too. Our favourite part is cruising along the sandy channels between the fingers. This is where you might spot a lemon ray settled on the bottom or a curious trumpetfish hovering nearby. Keep an eye out for jawfish peeking from their burrows in the rubble – they’re masters of disguise. While there can be a current, it often means more pelagics moving through. We've encountered schools of horse-eyed jacks here, a real thrill when they come into view. Visibility is usually excellent, around 27 metres, which lets you really appreciate the scale of the reef. This spot is great for divers who enjoy a drift and like exploring varied reef topography.

Location
Cozumel, Mexico, North America
Coordinates
20.828900, -86.866600
Type
reef

Marine Protected Area: Arrecife de Puerto Morelos

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

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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 Puerto Morelos The Aquarium

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