Santa Rosa Wall
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 - Santa Rosa Wall offers some of Cozumel's richest wall diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.
Santa Rosa Wall is one of Cozumel's classic wall dives, and for good reason. We love the feeling of drifting along, the deep blue dropping away endlessly beside you. The wall here is pockmarked with overhangs and swim-throughs, excellent spots to peek for a sleeping nurse shark or a big green moray. It’s also home to some beautiful black corals, an often-overlooked detail. Keep an eye out for the smaller stuff too, like the shy Splendid toadfish tucked into crevices or a Candy Basslet darting between coral heads. The current here can be zippy, but that’s part of the fun, a gentle ride letting you cover a lot of ground. We'd suggest aiming for an early morning dive before the crowds hit, especially if you’re hoping for a glimpse of a passing eagle ray out in the blue. It’s a site that suits divers comfortable with drift diving, offering plenty to see whether you’re keeping an eye on the deep or exploring the wall’s many nooks.
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 Santa Rosa Wall
Santa Rosa Wall Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Santa Rosa Wall, 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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