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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.

Diving Conditions Score for Cedar Pass

5.9
Average

Average conditions, be alert.
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

1.34m

Wind Speed

18 m/s

Water Temp

29.1°C

Visibility

15.94km

Cloud Cover

96%

Wave Period

6.2s

Air Temperature

31°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: 8:00 with score 5.930499999999999/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.28m, Wind 17.1 m/s.Best night dive time: 2:00 with score 5.566000000000001/10.

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.

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Best Overall
8:00

Score: 5.9/10
Waves: 1.28m (5.9s), Wind: 17.1 m/s

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Safest Overall
6:00

Score: 5.9/10
Waves: 1.24m (5.95s), Wind: 17.4 m/s

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Best Night
2:00

Score: 5.6/10
Waves: 1.14m, Wind: 11.6 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Cedar Pass
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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: 10.0/10

Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.

Best Months for Cedar Pass

January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 10.0
March
Score: 10.0

Ideal Conditions for Cedar Pass

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

22.0°C / 71.6°F

June

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

20.1m / 65.9ft

October

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.2m / 0.7ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Cedar Pass

Cedar Pass shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (22.0°C) and December the coldest (18.0°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.2m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in January 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). January is usually the driest month with 0.0mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during January to March, 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.

Scoring Legend:
9-10 (Excellent)
7-8 (Good)
5-6 (Average)
3-4 (Poor)
1-2 (Dangerous)

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 22, 2026

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