Yal Ku North
Protected Area
Playa Tortuguera X'cacel-X'cacelito
Why dive here
With 177+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, bull sharks, dolphins, eagle rays and nurse sharks - Yal Ku North offers some of Cozumel's richest cenote diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.
Yal Ku North, a cave dive in Cozumel, offers a different kind of dive compared to the island's famous drift reefs. We'd suggest this site for divers who appreciate the geological formations and unique light play you find in cavern environments. Visibility can vary, but it’s generally good, allowing you to appreciate the cave structure. It’s a good choice for those looking to add a cave dive to their Cozumel itinerary.
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.
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Cave Gravity Dive Shop
Akumal Dive Adventures
Akumal Dive Shop
Blue Experience Diving
Aquaexcursions Diving Centers
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Yal Ku North
Yal Ku North Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Yal Ku North, 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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