The Wall - Cozumel

Garuae Pass is a showstopper, one of those dives that genuinely lives up to the hype. It's the sheer volume of sharks that gets you, not just a few circling, but hundreds of grey reef sharks stacked up in the current, shoulder to shoulder. We’re talking about a moving wall of muscle and teeth, a truly humbling sight. When the tide is incoming, the pass acts like a funnel, bringing in all sorts of pelagics. You’ll drift along, feeling the push of the water, watching the sharks cruise by, and then boom, a pod of dolphins might shoot past, or a massive Napoleon wrasse will eye you up. We've even been lucky enough to spot orcas here a couple of times – a proper heart-in-throat moment. Our advice? Go early. Beat the crowds and catch that morning light filtering through the water. The colours on the reef, especially the bannerfish and wrasse flitting between the corals, really pop. It's a drift dive, so you just go with the flow, making it surprisingly accessible, though the currents can be strong. It’s perfect for anyone who wants to witness nature on a grand scale.

Location
Cozumel, Mexico, North America
Coordinates
20.824600, -86.876100
Type
reef

Marine Protected Area: Arrecife de Puerto Morelos

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 The Wall

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 The Wall

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