

Best for advanced divers, 15-40m, boat entry, moderate current.
Agua Negra is an open-water wall dive located off Cozumel, accessible only by boat. The site features a vertical wall profile with depths ranging from 15 to 40 metres, averaging 24 metres. Divers experience moderate currents that require careful monitoring, as they can accelerate unpredictably at depth. Visibility is typically between 24 and 30 metres, providing clear views of the pelagic environment. Due to the depth and current conditions, this site is strictly for advanced divers with appropriate certification. Divers should maintain close proximity to the boat during ascent and keep a surface marker buoy accessible throughout the 60-minute dive.
20.44800, -87.05240
Current can accelerate quickly and unpredictably at depth, so confirm conditions with your dive operator before descending and keep your SMB accessible throughout the dive. Facilities are not guaranteed on-site, so sort equipment, hydration, and surface cover before leaving the dock.
Head out a few miles from shore by boat.
Recorded at this site
Depth
15-40m
Visibility
24-30m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
27-29°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
60 min
No, this site is intended for advanced divers only due to the depth, which reaches 40 metres, and the presence of moderate, unpredictable currents.
The site ranges from 15 to 40 metres in depth, with an average depth of 24 metres.
Agua Negra is a boat-only dive site located 50 kilometres from the shore.
Water temperatures range from 27C to 29C throughout the year.
Monitor your depth carefully, stay close to the boat during ascent, and ensure your surface marker buoy is accessible to manage the moderate currents.
Diving at Agua Negra Cozumel in Cozumel requires the following certifications: Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Agua Negra Cozumel in Cozumel. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 29°C.