San Clemente

Cozumel, Quintana Roo, Mexicoreef15 m maxbeginner

Conditions & tides

Channel site — tidal current funnels through here and can run fast, changing quickly with the tide. It is usually strongest around mid-tide and eases near the slack windows below. Dive with a local operator who knows the timing.

San ClementeCozumel

Good · 5/5

conditions visualisation

Good5/5

Calm and diveable right now — best window today 7 AM–5 PM.

Wind7 kn NE

Current~1.2 kn N · model

Swell

0.1 m · 4s · SE

Water

29 °C

Max depth

15 m

Conditions through the day

6 AM6 PM

Calmest current near slack — 02.30 & 14.15 local

Sunrise 06.53 · Sunset 18.10 local

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Tide · local

Outlook — select a day for full conditions

On-face swell 0.0 m — the component of the swell aimed at this site’s exposed face. Strong-current reef: plan a drift and enter near the slack windows above. Current is a regional model value (Copernicus, ~9 km grid) — a guide to the area, not a precise reef measurement. Imagery © Esri · not depth or visibility.

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Marine forecast via Copernicus Marine. Score is a rule-based guide from swell/wind vs. the site's exposure — always dive your own assessment.

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About this site

San Clemente is a reef dive site in Cozumel, part of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef system, reaching a maximum depth of around 50 ft (15 m) with the shallowest point at roughly 20 ft (6 m). The terrain is defined by lush coral formations and coral gardens, making it a popular choice for macro photography and close-up reef exploration.

The reef holds diverse marine life including various fish species, occasional rays, trumpetfish, and moray eels that camouflage within the reef structure. The site is consistently noted as a strong choice for macro life and underwater photography.

Conditions at San Clemente are generally beginner-friendly, with mild to moderate currents and excellent visibility. The relaxed diving profile suits all experience levels, from new divers to those specifically seeking a calm environment for photography and leisurely reef exploration.

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Diving in Cozumel is boat-based, with short boat rides of roughly 10–25 minutes to reef systems. Once underwater, divers drift with the current while a guide navigates the reef, a format standard across Cozumel sites. Water temperature ranges from around 78°F (26°C) in winter to 86°F (30°C) in summer.

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