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Santa Rosa Wall

The Santa Rosa Wall is a renowned dive site that attracts divers from around the globe. Catering to both beginner and advanced divers, this exhilarating dive takes you to a depth of hundreds of feet. As you descend rapidly, remember to keep a close eye on your gauges to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. The Santa Rosa Wall is not only a drift dive but also offers captivating swim-throughs for you to explore.

Prepare to be awe-struck by an array of fascinating marine life during your underwater journey. Encounter captivating creatures such as spotted eagle rays, nurse sharks, turtles, stingrays, moray eels, and a plethora of vibrant reef fish. Keep your eyes peeled for the remarkable Splendid toadfish, a species endemic to Cozumel and seldom found elsewhere.

Located near Punta Francesa in the magnificent coastal region of Cozumel, Mexico, the Santa Rosa Wall guarantees exceptional underwater visibility of up to 28 meters. With a maximum depth of 24 meters, this dive site promises an unforgettable adventure for divers of all skill levels.

Start planning your next dive expedition at the Santa Rosa Wall and embark on an extraordinary underwater exploration in the vibrant waters of Cozumel, Mexico.

Diving Conditions Score for Santa Rosa Wall

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 Santa Rosa Wall

Depth

24m

Visibility

28m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced

Weather Conditions for Santa Rosa Wall

Wave Height

1.1m

Wind Speed

13.9 m/s

Water Temp

28.9°C

Visibility

38.68km

Cloud Cover

26%

Wave Period

5.15s

Air Temperature

24.6°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Santa Rosa Wall
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Dive Score Chart for Santa Rosa Wall

Best time to dive: 7:00 with score 7.0337000000000005/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.06m, Wind 16.2 m/s.Best night dive time: 2:00 with score 6.5382/10.

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

Sunrise at Santa Rosa Wall: 06:00
Sunset at Santa Rosa Wall: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Santa Rosa Wall 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
7:00

Score: 7.0/10
Waves: 1.06m (5.05s), Wind: 16.2 m/s

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Safest Overall
6:00

Score: 7.0/10
Waves: 1.06m (5.05s), Wind: 16.4 m/s

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Best Night
2:00

Score: 6.5/10
Waves: 1.06m, Wind: 16.3 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Santa Rosa Wall
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Santa Rosa Wall

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 Santa Rosa Wall

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 Santa Rosa Wall

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

Ideal Conditions for Santa Rosa Wall

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

27.1°C / 80.8°F

June

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

14.3m / 46.9ft

November

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.3m / 4.3ft

November

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Santa Rosa Wall

Santa Rosa Wall 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.

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

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 21, 2026

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