San Clemente
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.
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)
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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