Cenote Nicte Ha
Exploring the open water, divers will encounter beautiful lilies and graceful turtles gracefully swimming alongside them. However, the real adventure begins as we venture into the cave section. This hidden gem reveals extraordinary sights, including freshwater eels and blind fish, both of which are exceptionally rare and a true marvel to witness.
With a maximum depth of 7 meters and visibility reaching an impressive 32 meters, this dive site offers an optimal setting for advanced divers seeking an extraordinary underwater escapade. Nestled close to other notable cenotes like Nicte-ha and Sacbe, our dive site in Tulum, Quintana Roo, Mexico, guarantees an unforgettable diving experience.
Diving Conditions Score for Cenote Nicte Ha
Average conditions, be alert.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Cenote Nicte Ha
Depth
7m
Visibility
32m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Cenote Nicte Ha
Wave Height
1.8m
Wind Speed
24.2 m/s
Water Temp
29.8°C
Visibility
7.66km
Cloud Cover
99%
Wave Period
6.2s
Air Temperature
30.3°C
Precipitation
0.4 mm
Dive Score Chart for Cenote Nicte Ha
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 6.026533333333333/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.64m, Wind 23 m/s.Best night dive time: 3:00 with score 5.618233333333334/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Cenote Nicte Ha 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.
Score: 6.0/10
Waves: 1.64m (5.65s), Wind: 23 m/s
Score: 5.6/10
Waves: 1.54m, Wind: 21.2 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Cenote Nicte HaAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Cenote Nicte Ha
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 Cenote Nicte Ha
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Cenote Nicte Ha
Ideal Conditions for Cenote Nicte Ha
Water Temp
26.8°C / 80.2°F
June
Visibility
14.2m / 46.6ft
November
Wave Height
1.2m / 3.9ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Cenote Nicte Ha
Cenote Nicte Ha shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (27.7°C) and January the coldest (19.6°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 1.2m 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). February is usually the driest month with 0.7mm 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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 19, 2026