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Blog guide describing the south-point drift and a depth profile beginning shallow and running to about 48 ft.
Dive Spot Guide•
Punta Sur - Isla Mujeres
Punta Sur drift with seasonal turtles and rays.
Short boat ride to a guided drift around Isla Mujeres' south point, where current and pickup planning matter more than a static reef route.
About Punta Sur - Isla Mujeres
Punta Sur is a guided boat drift off Isla Mujeres' south point, where current wraps around the headland past the anchor-and-chain marker. Divers come here for open-water drift planning, seasonal sea-turtle encounters, and passing rays and barracuda when conditions line up.
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Research Estimate At Punta Sur - Isla Mujeres
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessModerate entry effort
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
CurrentStrong current
Where Is Punta Sur - Isla Mujeres?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Punta Sur - Isla Mujeres Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
4m - 15m
Depth Note
Public dive guides commonly describe the drift starting around 4 m and reaching about 15 m along the reef line.
Best Season
May through July
Typical Conditions
Drift conditions are typical here.
Safety & Access At Punta Sur - Isla Mujeres
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Strong currentEntanglement risk
Safety Notes
This is a drift dive; plan the dive for current and maintain good spacing around the anchor and chain to reduce snag risk.
Local Intel For Punta Sur - Isla Mujeres
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Known as a drift dive at the island’s southern tip, with an anchor and chain on the bottom.
Wildlife at Punta Sur - Isla Mujeres
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Punta Sur - Isla Mujeres
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Punta Sur - Isla Mujeres
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility20m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
