Punta Benado
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 - Punta Benado offers some of Cozumel's richest diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.
Punta Benado in Cozumel offers drift diving over a gently sloping reef. We've often spotted turtles here, along with the usual reef fish like angelfish and parrotfish. The current can be mild, making it a good choice for divers who enjoy a relaxed pace and want to see some classic Caribbean reef scenes. It’s a solid, undemanding dive if you’re looking for a straightforward Cozumel experience.
Safety Notes
Strong currents typical this month (avg 79 cm/s). Good buoyancy control essential.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Punta Benado
Punta Benado Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Punta Benado, 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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