Diving in Cozumel

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Conditions

Water temp

78-84°F (26-29°C)

Visibility

80-150 ft (24-45 m)

Depth

40-100 ft (12-30 m)

Current

Mild to moderate drift

Best season

Year-round, peak Nov-Apr

Month	Summary
Jan	Winter brings eagle rays in large aggregations and bull sharks to deeper walls. Visibility peaks at 150+ feet with calm seas.
Feb	Peak season for spotted eagle rays and bull sharks. Splendid toadfish begin their breeding calls. Exceptional visibility continues.
Mar	Eagle ray aggregations continue while hammerhead sightings increase on deep walls. Nassau grouper spawning season begins.
Apr	Transition month with warming waters attracting reef squid courtship displays. Toadfish breeding season peaks with males becoming very vocal.
May	Sea turtle nesting season begins as hawksbills and greens arrive on eastern beaches. Whale shark sightings possible offshore.
Jun	Warm waters bring Caribbean reef squid mating aggregations and peak lobster activity before the summer closure. Turtle nesting continues.
Jul	Summer brings the warmest waters and best conditions for reef fish activity. Seahorse courtship begins. Spiny lobster season closes for conservation.
Aug	Peak reef fish diversity with angelfish, parrotfish, and triggerfish in full display. Hawksbill turtle nesting reaches its peak on island beaches.
Sep	Turtle hatchlings emerge on eastern beaches. Reef octopus and moray eels are particularly active hunting on night dives.
Oct	Transition to cooler waters begins attracting pelagic visitors. Caribbean reef sharks increase their presence on outer walls. Last turtle hatchlings emerge.
Nov	Bull sharks return to deeper walls as water cools. Eagle ray aggregations begin forming. Excellent visibility returns with cooler temperatures.
Dec	Peak winter diving season begins with eagle ray schools, bull sharks on deep walls, and rare hammerhead sightings. Crystal-clear visibility over 150 feet.

Dive Sites (64)

Anchor & 2 Cannons

2–5m · Beginner

Shallow · Snorkeling

Historical

Baja de Molas

12–20m · Advanced

Remote

Rocky · Current

Barracuda

20–40m · Advanced

Drift dive · Boat dive

Deep Wall

Beachcomber Cavern

3–5m · Advanced

Caves · Shore dive

Advanced

Cannons & Anchor

8–14m · Intermediate

Boat dive

Historical · Artifacts

Cantarel (Eagle Ray Wall)

15–35m · Advanced

Wall · Drift dive · Boat dive

Cardona Reef

6–15m · Beginner

Shallow reef · Overhangs

Tunnels

Chankanaab Bolones

5–12m · Beginner

Shallow reef · Boat dive

Coral Boulders

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Regional species catalogue (144)

Species recorded in this destination's wider regional catalogue. A species being listed here does not mean it is seen at this destination — check the note on each card.

Nassau Grouper

Destination note

Nassau Grouper are severely depleted in Cozumel waters due to overfishing. Sightings are rare and typically involve solitary adults hiding in deeper reef areas or caves.

Caribbean Reef Shark

Destination note

Active reef sharks that patrol deeper walls and drop-offs. Encounters are unpredictable but most likely during warmer months when they are more active.

Nurse Shark

Destination note

Docile bottom-dwelling sharks commonly encountered in Cozumel. They are nocturnal feeders that rest in caves and under overhangs during the day.

Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphin

Destination note

Atlantic bottlenose dolphins are rare but possible encounters in Cozumel waters, most likely during winter months. They typically pass through deeper waters but occasionally approach reef areas.

Green Sea Turtle

Destination note

Most commonly encountered sea turtle in Cozumel, especially in shallow areas with abundant algae and seagrass. Juveniles and adults both frequent the reefs year-round.

Splendid Toadfish

Destination note

The splendid toadfish is an endemic species found only in Cozumel waters, making it a rare and special sighting. They prefer cave systems and deep crevices, remaining well-hidden most of the time.

Spotted Eagle Ray

Destination note

Spotted eagle rays are regularly seen in Cozumel but encounters are unpredictable. They prefer deeper wall areas and sandy bottoms for feeding.

Loggerhead Turtle

Destination note

Loggerhead turtles are occasional visitors to Cozumel waters, more commonly seen during migration periods. They prefer deeper waters and wall diving sites.

Southern Stingray

Destination note

Southern Stingrays are year-round residents commonly found buried in sandy areas throughout Cozumel's reef system. They are most active during cooler months and can often be spotted by the telltale outline of their disc shape in the sand.

Great Hammerhead

Destination note

Extremely rare but possible encounters during winter migration season. Sightings typically occur during deep wall dives and are considered exceptional experiences for Cozumel diving.

Hawksbill Turtle

Destination note

Critically endangered species with regular but not guaranteed sightings in Cozumel. They feed primarily on sponges and are most active during nesting season.

Bull Shark

Destination note

Seasonal visitor to Cozumel's deeper waters, most commonly encountered during winter months. Bulls prefer areas with strong currents and access to open water for hunting.

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Dive Shops (168)

Cozumel Abyss Divers

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Diving in Cozumel

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Dive Sites (64)

Anchor & 2 Cannons

Baja de Molas

Barracuda

Beachcomber Cavern

Cannons & Anchor

Cantarel (Eagle Ray Wall)

Cardona Reef

Chankanaab Bolones

Regional species catalogue (144)

Dive Shops (168)

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