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Cozumel

Cozumel, located just off Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula, is hailed as one of the premier dive destinations worldwide. This scenic island offers a plethora of diver-specific accommodations to cater to enthusiasts all year round. With its consistently clear and pleasantly warm waters, Cozumel promises an exceptional experience for divers of all skill levels.

Underwater, you'll find a thriving ecosystem teeming with a diverse range of marine life. Prepare for unforgettable encounters with magnificent creatures such as spotted eagle rays, nurse sharks, turtles, stingrays, moray eels, an abundance of reef fish, and the rare Splendid toadfish, endemic only to Cozumel.

Diving primarily takes place along the western side of the island, shielded from the swells and surf present on the eastern side. The preferred method of exploration is through live boat diving, which offers the convenience of drift dives. Simply cruise along and the boat will retrieve you at a later time. Cozumel boasts breathtaking wall dives as well as captivating caverns and exciting swim-throughs.

With impressive visibility up to 27 meters and a maximum depth of 19 meters, Cozumel grants divers an unparalleled view of its underwater wonders. Suitable for divers of all levels, from beginners to advanced and even experts, the island offers a captivating diving experience unrivaled by any other location.

If you're seeking an extraordinary dive adventure, look no further than Cozumel, Mexico. This captivating destination in Quintana Roo promises a world-class diving experience that will leave you in awe.

Diving Conditions Score for Cozumel

7.7
Good

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

Dive Site Overview for Cozumel

Depth

19m

Visibility

27m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced
expert

Weather Conditions for Cozumel

Wave Height

0.5m

Wind Speed

11.7 m/s

Water Temp

29.2°C

Visibility

31.62km

Cloud Cover

98%

Wave Period

5.15s

Air Temperature

28.6°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Cozumel
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Dive Score Chart for Cozumel

Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 7.554615384615385/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.48m, Wind 15 m/s.Best night dive time: 21:00 with score 7.056415384615385/10.

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

Sunrise at Cozumel: 06:00
Sunset at Cozumel: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Cozumel 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
6:00

Score: 7.6/10
Waves: 0.48m (5.2s), Wind: 15 m/s

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Best Night
21:00

Score: 7.1/10
Waves: 0.48m, Wind: 15.1 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Cozumel
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Cozumel

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 Cozumel

Winter

Avg. Score: 9.5/10

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

Best Months for Cozumel

January
Score: 9.5
February
Score: 9.5
November
Score: 9.5

Ideal Conditions for Cozumel

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

27.0°C / 80.6°F

June

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

14.7m / 48.2ft

November

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.1m / 3.6ft

November

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Cozumel

Cozumel shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (27.9°C) and January the coldest (20.2°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in November with average wave heights of 1.1m 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). January 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.

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

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 23, 2026

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