Cozumel, Mexico
    Arrecife de Puerto Morelos

    The Wall

    Good diving all year

    Protected Area

    Arrecife de Puerto Morelos

    Why dive here

    With 177+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, bull sharks, dolphins, eagle rays and nurse sharks - The Wall offers some of Cozumel's richest reef diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.

    Best timeYear-round
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeBarracuda, Bull Sharks, Dolphins, Eagle Rays and Nurse Sharks · 177+ species recorded
    Water27-30°C · warmest August, September, October
    CharacterReef dive
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    We’ll be honest, when we first looked at The Wall, we thought, "Is this it?" Max depth 11m, between two reef crests? Sounds… fine. But boy, were we wrong. This isn't your typical Cozumel rip-roaring drift, but it’s exactly why we love it. It’s all about the turtles here, specifically the green turtles. They graze the seagrass, completely unfazed by divers. You can spend an entire dive just watching them. We’ve seen them surface for air, then dive back down, kicking up little puffs of sand as they munch away. The visibility averages 15m, which is decent for a shallower site, and the light filtering through the water is just gorgeous. Beyond the turtles, keep an eye out for larger schooling fish. We’ve spotted big groups of grunts and yellowtail parrotfish. The coral formations here, while not massive, are healthy, with nice stony corals and sea fans adding texture. It’s a very relaxed dive, perfect for photographers or anyone who wants to slow down and really observe. This site suits newer divers or those who prefer a tranquil experience over a high-adrenaline drift. You might even spot a barracuda lurking in the blue.

    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 The Wall

    The Wall Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for The Wall, sourced from NOAA NDBC + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Yucatan Basin - 120 NM ESE of Cozumel, MX (227km away)

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    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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