Hotel dive guide describing shallow depths, gentle currents, and snorkeling suitability.
Shore reef and wall with strong night-dive value.
Shore reef and wall with strong night-dive value.
Shore-access reef on Cozumel's west side with a gentle wall, sandy breaks, and scattered coral heads. It is a strong night-dive option, but the route works best as a one-way dive with the exit planned farther north. Expect changing current direction along the wall and a lot of small-reef life after dark, especially near the coral heads.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
9m - 21m
Depth Note
Published guides place the reef in roughly the 30-70 ft range, with a shallow top and a steeper wall farther along.
Best Season
year-round; calm evenings are best for night dives
Typical Conditions
Gentle to moderate current over a sloping wall with sandy patches and coral heads.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
Plan the exit before entry because this is a longer one-way route with shifting current direction.
Access Restrictions
Shore entry with a one-way exit farther north.
Legal Notes
Standard beach-access and local dive rules apply.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Shore-access wall dive with a one-way route and strong night-dive payoff.
Freediving
Freediving is limited to the shallowest edge; the full wall route is better suited to scuba.
Snorkeling
The shallow reef edge can work for snorkeling, but the wall and longer route are scuba-first.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Hotel dive guide describing shallow depths, gentle currents, and snorkeling suitability.
Magazine-style guide with night-diving value and the reef-life mix.
Dive-site guide with beginner/intermediate depth range and mild-to-moderate current.
Reef guide with the wall profile, current behavior, and marine life list.
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