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Chun Zumbul

Welcome to our incredible dive site in Mexico! This mesmerizing shallow reef offers a diverse array of marine life and is perfect for divers of all levels. Whether you're a beginner or an expert, this site provides a memorable diving experience that is conveniently close to the coast.

Located near Calle 40 Norte, Zazil Ha, Playa del Carmen, Solidaridad, Quintana Roo, our dive site is easily accessible via a short boat trip. This is especially beneficial for those who may experience seasickness during longer boat rides.

Prepare to be captivated by the stunning variety of corals, sponges, and schools of fish that inhabit this vibrant reef. Keep an eye out for the occasional appearance of small rays, sharks (during their season), octopus, squid, and small lobsters.

While this site can have a moderate to strong current, experienced divers can enjoy drift diving with the assistance of the current. As you explore the underwater wonders, our boat diligently follows your bubbles, ensuring a seamless pickup after your dive.

This dive site is not only an ideal location for training courses but also invites divers to indulge in a relaxed dive following a deep dive. Safety is paramount, and divers are required to stick together as a group and ascend with our knowledgeable divemaster. To further ensure your safety, our divemaster utilizes a safety buoy since many boats pass over the reef.

With a maximum depth of 11m and excellent visibility of 17m, our dive site is optimized for an extraordinary underwater adventure. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced diver, prepare to be amazed by the captivating beauty of Mexico's underwater world.

Diving Conditions Score for Chun Zumbul

8
Very Good

Very good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for Chun Zumbul

Depth

11m

Visibility

17m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced
expert

Weather Conditions for Chun Zumbul

Wave Height

0.98m

Wind Speed

18.1 m/s

Water Temp

28.9°C

Visibility

31.9km

Cloud Cover

6%

Wave Period

5.4s

Air Temperature

27.6°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Chun Zumbul
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Dive Score Chart for Chun Zumbul

Best time to dive: 12:00 with score 7.1056/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.98m, Wind 18 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 6.6746/10.

Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.

Sunrise at Chun Zumbul: 06:00
Sunset at Chun Zumbul: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Chun Zumbul 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
12:00

Score: 7.1/10
Waves: 0.98m (5.4s), Wind: 18 m/s

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Safest Overall
6:00

Score: 7.1/10
Waves: 0.96m (5.05s), Wind: 17.1 m/s

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Best Night
0:00

Score: 6.7/10
Waves: 0.92m, Wind: 19.2 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Chun Zumbul
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Chun Zumbul

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 Chun Zumbul

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 Chun Zumbul

January
Score: 9.4
February
Score: 9.4
November
Score: 9.4

Ideal Conditions for Chun Zumbul

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

26.9°C / 80.4°F

June

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

14.4m / 47.2ft

November

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.3m / 4.3ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Chun Zumbul

Chun Zumbul shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (27.6°C) and January the coldest (19.6°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 1.3m 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). March is usually the driest month with 0.2mm 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 18, 2026

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