Palace Reef
Cozumel Palace Hotel is a five-star, all-inclusive hotel in Mexico. Located in Cozumel, it offers convenient access to the breathtaking Palace Reef. This dive site is perfect for beginner divers, offering a maximum depth of 18m and excellent visibility of up to 25m.
At the Palace Reef, divers can expect to see a variety of marine life, including smaller fish such as cuttlefish, rock beauties, and other vibrant species. The crystal-clear waters and vibrant coral formations make this dive site a paradise for underwater exploration.
Cozumel Palace Hotel provides a seamless diving experience, allowing guests to immerse themselves in the beauty of the underwater world right from their doorstep. Whether you're a seasoned diver or just starting out, this dive site offers a captivating adventure that shouldn't be missed. Plan your dive trip today and discover the wonders that await you at the Palace Reef in Cozumel.
At the Palace Reef, divers can expect to see a variety of marine life, including smaller fish such as cuttlefish, rock beauties, and other vibrant species. The crystal-clear waters and vibrant coral formations make this dive site a paradise for underwater exploration.
Cozumel Palace Hotel provides a seamless diving experience, allowing guests to immerse themselves in the beauty of the underwater world right from their doorstep. Whether you're a seasoned diver or just starting out, this dive site offers a captivating adventure that shouldn't be missed. Plan your dive trip today and discover the wonders that await you at the Palace Reef in Cozumel.
Diving Conditions Score for Palace Reef
7.5
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Palace Reef
Depth
18m
Visibility
25m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Palace Reef
Wave Height
0.54m
Wind Speed
10 m/s
Water Temp
29.3°C
Visibility
15km
Cloud Cover
57.5%
Wave Period
5.35s
Air Temperature
20°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Palace Reef
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Dive Score Chart for Palace Reef
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 8.396666666666667/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.54m, Wind 10 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 7.8966666666666665/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Palace Reef: 06:00
Sunset at Palace Reef: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Palace Reef 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
6:00Score: 8.4/10
Waves: 0.54m (8s), Wind: 10 m/s
Best Night
0:00Score: 7.9/10
Waves: 0.54m, Wind: 10 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Palace ReefAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Palace Reef
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 Palace Reef
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 Palace Reef
November
Score: 9.5
January
Score: 9.4
February
Score: 9.4
Ideal Conditions for Palace Reef
Water Temp
27.1°C / 80.8°F
May
Visibility
14.1m / 46.3ft
November
Wave Height
1.3m / 4.3ft
November
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Palace Reef
Palace Reef shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (28.0°C) and January the coldest (20.2°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in November with average wave heights of 1.3m 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). April is usually the driest month with 0.6mm 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.
Last updated: 4 hr. ago - Jun 22, 2026
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