San Clemente - Cozumel

Teavanui Pass, for us, is one of Bora Bora’s real standouts. We love drift diving, and this channel delivers that classic pass experience. You’ll drop in, often on the ocean side, and just let the current sweep you into the lagoon. It’s a exhilarating ride, especially when the current picks up; definitely one for those comfortable with a bit of a push. The real treat here is the sheer number of blacktip reef sharks you’ll see. They're everywhere, patrolling the channel, sometimes dozens at a time, just gliding past, unbothered. Beyond the sharks, keep an eye out for the big schools of jacks and barracuda that hang out in the blue. The corals, particularly the staghorn, are healthy and dense in parts, and you’ll spot plenty of butterflyfish and parrotfish munching away. Maximum depth is 21 metres, so it’s a good, solid dive without needing to go too deep. We’d suggest timing your dive to an incoming current – that’s when the action really picks up, bringing in all the bigger stuff from the open ocean. It’s a vibrant, dynamic dive, full of the kind of energy you hope for in a pass.

Location
Cozumel, Mexico, North America
Coordinates
20.407200, -87.022100
Type
reef

Marine Protected Area: Arrecifes de Cozumel

Best Time to Dive in Cozumel

The warmest water temperatures in Cozumel occur in September, averaging 29.8°C (up to 32.1°C). The coolest conditions are in February at 26.9°C.

The calmest sea conditions are typically in September with average wave heights of 0.70m. Average current speed: 95.0 cm/s.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 27.2°C (air: 26.2°C)
  • February: 26.9°C (air: 26.4°C)
  • March: 27.0°C (air: 26.5°C)
  • April: 27.5°C (air: 27.4°C)
  • May: 28.4°C (air: 28.2°C)
  • June: 29.0°C (air: 28.8°C)
  • July: 29.4°C (air: 29.4°C)
  • August: 29.6°C (air: 29.5°C)
  • September: 29.8°C (air: 29.5°C)
  • October: 29.6°C (air: 29.0°C)
  • November: 28.8°C (air: 27.9°C)
  • December: 27.9°C (air: 26.8°C)

Nearby Dive Sites in Cozumel

Nearest Dive Centres to San Clemente

Marine Life in Cozumel

Home to 181 recorded species including 140 reef fish, 15 hard corals, 9 other, 7 sharks & rays, 3 seagrass & algae, 2 whales & dolphins.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for San Clemente

Based on average water temperature of 28.4°C, visibility 23 nmi, currents 87 cm/s.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 28°C water needs minimal exposure protection
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins (stiff blade recommended for strong currents)
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories