Columbia Shallows
Located in Mexico, this dive site offers a maximum depth of 15 meters, making it an ideal location for beginner training, new divers, and divers seeking to update their skills. With its abundance of marine life and extended bottom times, divers of all levels will enjoy exploring this site. Underwater photographers, both experts and novice, will find endless opportunities to capture stunning images. Throughout the year, divers can expect frequent sightings of turtles and nurse sharks, while the winter months bring the added excitement of encountering eagle rays. The site is also home to a wide variety of juvenile fish, schools of adult fish species, crustaceans, and beautiful coral. With a visibility of 28 meters, divers will have clear views of the underwater wonders that await them. Experience the wonders of this dive site, conveniently located in Mexico.
Diving Conditions Score for Columbia Shallows
5.9
AverageAverage conditions, be alert.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Columbia Shallows
Depth
15m
Visibility
28m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Columbia Shallows
Wave Height
1.34m
Wind Speed
17.9 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 Columbia Shallows
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Dive Score Chart for Columbia Shallows
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 Columbia Shallows: 06:00
Sunset at Columbia Shallows: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Columbia Shallows 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
8:00Score: 5.9/10
Waves: 1.28m (5.9s), Wind: 17.1 m/s
Safest Overall
6:00Score: 5.9/10
Waves: 1.24m (5.95s), Wind: 17.4 m/s
Best Night
2:00Score: 5.6/10
Waves: 1.14m, Wind: 11.6 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Columbia ShallowsAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Columbia Shallows
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 Columbia Shallows
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 Columbia Shallows
January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 10.0
March
Score: 10.0
Ideal Conditions for Columbia Shallows
Water Temp
22.0°C / 71.6°F
June
Visibility
20.1m / 65.9ft
October
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Columbia Shallows
Columbia Shallows 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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 22, 2026
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