Cedar Pass
Paseo del Cedral, located in Cozumel, Mexico, is a popular dive site for photographers. The landscape of this site is filled with small coves and crevices, providing ideal hiding spots for schools of fish. With a maximum depth of 19 meters (60 feet), this dive is perfect for both beginner and advanced divers.
Divers can expect to encounter a diverse range of marine life at Paseo del Cedral, including spotted eagle rays, nurse sharks, turtles, stingrays, moray eels, and an endemic species called the Splendid toadfish, which can only be found in Cozumel. The visibility at this site is excellent, reaching up to 27 meters.
For a thrilling underwater experience, divers typically opt for a drift dive at Paseo del Cedral, as the moderate to strong current adds to the excitement. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced diver, this dive site offers a memorable and rewarding underwater adventure.
Paseo del Cedral is conveniently located near other popular dive sites, such as Mundo Palancar, making it a must-visit destination for divers exploring Cozumel, Quintana Roo, Mexico.
Divers can expect to encounter a diverse range of marine life at Paseo del Cedral, including spotted eagle rays, nurse sharks, turtles, stingrays, moray eels, and an endemic species called the Splendid toadfish, which can only be found in Cozumel. The visibility at this site is excellent, reaching up to 27 meters.
For a thrilling underwater experience, divers typically opt for a drift dive at Paseo del Cedral, as the moderate to strong current adds to the excitement. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced diver, this dive site offers a memorable and rewarding underwater adventure.
Paseo del Cedral is conveniently located near other popular dive sites, such as Mundo Palancar, making it a must-visit destination for divers exploring Cozumel, Quintana Roo, Mexico.
Diving Conditions Score for Cedar Pass
7.5
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Cedar Pass
Depth
19m
Visibility
27m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Cedar Pass
Wave Height
1.08m
Wind Speed
14.4 m/s
Water Temp
29.3°C
Visibility
23.16km
Cloud Cover
97%
Wave Period
5.65s
Air Temperature
27.9°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Cedar Pass
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Dive Score Chart for Cedar Pass
Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 6.822/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.06m, Wind 17.3 m/s.Best night dive time: 22:00 with score 6.342/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Cedar Pass: 06:00
Sunset at Cedar Pass: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Cedar Pass are affected by daylight hours. Sunrise occurs at 06:00 and sunset at 18:00, which impacts visibility and water temperature for scuba diving and snorkeling.
Best Overall
17:00Score: 6.8/10
Waves: 1.06m (5.9s), Wind: 17.3 m/s
Best Night
22:00Score: 6.3/10
Waves: 1.04m, Wind: 18.6 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Cedar PassAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Cedar Pass
The dive score combines all factors to rate overall diving conditions throughout the year. Higher scores indicate better diving conditions.
Monthly Dive Score Analysis - Seasonal Diving Conditions
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Seasonal DiveScore Chart
This chart displays monthly diveScore data throughout the year, showing seasonal patterns. The data is presented as a bar chart with an overlaid line graph.Dive scores range from 1 to 10, with 10 being optimal conditions.
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Best Season for Cedar Pass
Winter
Avg. Score: 9.4/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Cedar Pass
January
Score: 9.4
February
Score: 9.4
November
Score: 9.4
Ideal Conditions for Cedar Pass
Water Temp
27.1°C / 80.8°F
June
Visibility
14.3m / 46.9ft
November
Wave Height
1.3m / 4.3ft
November
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Cedar Pass
Cedar Pass shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (27.8°C) and January the coldest (20.3°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in November with average wave heights of 1.3m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in November with a low wave steepness ratio, creating gentler swells. January offers the longest wave periods (8.0s), creating more comfortable and predictable conditions for boat entries and exits. Ocean currents are slowest in January (0.5m/s) and strongest in January (0.5m/s). February is usually the driest month with 0.4mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during November to January, when ocean conditions are calmer with long-period waves and currents are typically weaker. Experienced divers might enjoy the challenges and potentially better visibility during the shoulder seasons, with moderate currents that can improve marine life encounters.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jul 8, 2026
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