Punta Sur - Isla Mujeres
Protected Area
Costa Occ. de I. Mujeres, Pta. Cancún y Pta. Nizuc
Why dive here
With 177+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, bull sharks, dolphins, eagle rays and nurse sharks - Punta Sur - Isla Mujeres offers some of Cozumel's richest diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.
Punta Sur off Isla Mujeres is a straightforward drift dive, shallow at a consistent 16 meters. We typically see schools of snapper and grunt moving across the sandy bottom, sometimes a green sea turtle grazing. It’s a good spot for beginners getting comfortable with current, offering a relaxed pace without major challenges. Visibility here is usually solid, making for an easy, pleasant dive.
Typical Punta Sur - Isla Mujeres 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.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to Punta Sur - Isla Mujeres
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Casa del Buceo
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Vision Oceanos Dive Center
Solo Buceo
Squalo Divers
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Punta Sur - Isla Mujeres
Punta Sur - Isla Mujeres Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Punta Sur - Isla Mujeres, 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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