Punta Sur - Devil’s Throat
Dive sites in Punta Sur, Mexico offer thrilling opportunities for advanced and expert level divers. These sites are known for their formidable prevailing currents and the depths of the dive profiles. One of the most famous passages in this area is Devil's Throat, located at the southernmost end. The entry point starts around 27m/90 feet deep and descends to depths of 42m/140 feet through a lengthy and narrow downward cavern.
At Devil's Throat, divers have the chance to encounter a variety of marine life, including large reef sharks, occasional hammerheads, eagle rays, and other majestic rays. The caverns within this dive site are also home to a population of large lionfish.
Please note that due to the challenging conditions and depths, Devil's Throat is not suitable for faint-hearted divers. It requires a high level of skill and experience. So, if you're an advanced or expert diver seeking an exhilarating underwater adventure, Devil's Throat in Punta Sur, Mexico should be on your list.
At Devil's Throat, divers have the chance to encounter a variety of marine life, including large reef sharks, occasional hammerheads, eagle rays, and other majestic rays. The caverns within this dive site are also home to a population of large lionfish.
Please note that due to the challenging conditions and depths, Devil's Throat is not suitable for faint-hearted divers. It requires a high level of skill and experience. So, if you're an advanced or expert diver seeking an exhilarating underwater adventure, Devil's Throat in Punta Sur, Mexico should be on your list.
Diving Conditions Score for Punta Sur - Devil’s Throat
7.1
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Punta Sur - Devil’s Throat
Depth
32m
Visibility
27m
Experience Level
advanced
expert
Weather Conditions for Punta Sur - Devil’s Throat
Wave Height
1.22m
Wind Speed
13 m/s
Water Temp
28.9°C
Visibility
32.48km
Cloud Cover
7%
Wave Period
7.4s
Air Temperature
29.4°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Punta Sur - Devil’s Throat
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Dive Score Chart for Punta Sur - Devil’s Throat
Best time to dive: 16:00 with score 6.5474/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.18m, Wind 12.9 m/s.Best night dive time: 23:00 with score 6.1354999999999995/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Punta Sur - Devil’s Throat: 06:00
Sunset at Punta Sur - Devil’s Throat: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Punta Sur - Devil’s Throat 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
16:00Score: 6.5/10
Waves: 1.18m (7.4s), Wind: 12.9 m/s
Best Night
23:00Score: 6.1/10
Waves: 1.1m, Wind: 12.4 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Punta Sur - Devil’s ThroatAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Punta Sur - Devil’s Throat
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 Punta Sur - Devil’s Throat
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 Punta Sur - Devil’s Throat
January
Score: 9.4
February
Score: 9.4
November
Score: 9.4
Ideal Conditions for Punta Sur - Devil’s Throat
Water Temp
27.1°C / 80.8°F
June
Visibility
14.3m / 46.9ft
November
Wave Height
1.3m / 4.3ft
November
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Punta Sur - Devil’s Throat
Punta Sur - Devil’s Throat shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (27.8°C) and January the coldest (20.3°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). February 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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 28, 2026
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