Cozumel, Mexico
    Arrecifes de Cozumel

    San Clemente

    Good diving all year

    Protected Area

    Arrecifes de Cozumel

    Why dive here

    With 177+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, bull sharks, dolphins, eagle rays and nurse sharks - San Clemente 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
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    San Clemente, a Cozumel standout, is often overlooked for its flashier neighbours, but we love it as a quiet last-dive spot, especially in the late afternoon. It’s a shallow barrier reef, mostly flat, but with enough nooks and crannies to keep your eyes busy. We've spent many an hour here watching collared eels poke their heads from the sand and spotting cave bass tucked into rocky overhangs. Keep an eye out for the vibrant finger coral - it's beautiful and home to tiny critters. This site is ideal for photographers looking for macro subjects or divers wanting a relaxed drift over abundant hard coral. Visibility here is usually good, around 26 meters, and the currents are typically mild, making it a comfortable dive. We particularly enjoy scanning the manatee grass for juvenile hogfish or a camouflaged Caribbean spiny lobster.

    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 San Clemente

    San Clemente Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for San Clemente, 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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