Sleeping Shark Cave
Protected Area
Costa Occ. de I. Mujeres, Pta. Cancún y Pta. Nizuc
Why dive here
With 177+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, bull sharks, dolphins, eagle rays and nurse sharks - Sleeping Shark Cave offers some of Cozumel's richest cave diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.
Sleeping Shark Cave, despite the name, isn’t really a cave and sharks aren't always in residence. It's more of an overhang, a good spot to duck out of the current for a moment. You might find a nurse shark or two tucked away, but it's not a guarantee. We'd suggest this site for intermediate divers who want a relaxed drift and an easy swim-through.
Typical Sleeping Shark Cave Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Overhead environment - never enter without proper cave/cavern training, redundant equipment, and a guideline.
Strong currents typical this month (avg 79 cm/s). Good buoyancy control essential.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Sleeping Shark Cave
Sleeping Shark Cave Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Sleeping Shark Cave, 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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