5-12m
    Cozumel, Mexico
    Arrecife de Puerto Morelos

    Rodman

    Good diving all year

    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 - Rodman offers some of Cozumel's richest reef diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.

    Best timeYear-round
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeBarracuda, Bull Sharks, Dolphins, Eagle Rays and Nurse Sharks · 177+ species recorded
    Water27-30°C · warmest August, September, October
    CharacterReef dive · max 5-12m
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Rodman is that kind of Cozumel dive we keep coming back to, not for deep drifts, but for pure, unadulterated blenny hunting. At a mere 7 meters, it feels more like exploring a really well-stocked aquarium than a typical reef dive. We love the patchy coral gardens, a mix of elkhorn and smaller brain corals, which create perfect hiding spots. The real stars here are the small stuff. We’ve spent entire dives just watching the comical antics of barfin and seagrass blennies popping out of their holes, or trying to spot the ridiculously camouflaged sand stargazers buried in the sand. Visibility can be a bit of a mixed bag; sometimes it’s 20 meters and sparkling, other times a bit silty after a strong north wind, maybe 10 meters. We find the mornings are often calmer. If you're a photographer with a macro lens, or just someone who appreciates the intricate details of a reef, Rodman is your spot. It’s not for speed demons or those chasing pelagics, but for anyone who loves slowing down and truly looking.

    Typical Rodman Dive Profile

    5mSafety Stop0m5m max~60 min estimated bottom time

    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.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Rodman

    Rodman Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Rodman, sourced from NOAA NDBC + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Yucatan Basin - 120 NM ESE of Cozumel, MX (227km away)

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    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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