

Best for beginner divers, 8-120m, shore & boat entry, mild current.
Akumal offers a diverse marine environment featuring reef, seagrass, and cavern topography. Divers can explore depths ranging from 8 to 120 metres, with an average depth of 10 metres. The site is suitable for beginners and accessible via both shore and boat entries. Conditions generally feature mild currents and visibility between 10 and 30 metres. Marine life recorded here includes French Angelfish, Blue Tang, Purple Sea Fan, Caribbean Ocean Surgeonfish, Flamingo Tongue, Wrasses, Smooth Trunkfish, Gorette, Schoolmaster Snapper, Sergeants, Zoanthid, Slippery Dick, Long-spined Sea Urchin, and French Grunt. Hazards include boat traffic, overhead environments in cavern areas, and sharp coral. Facilities include parking, toilets, showers, a dive shop, air fills, equipment rental, and a cafe.
20.42740, -87.28430
The name Akumal means place of turtles in Mayan, and they are commonly found all year long.
Located on the Yucatan Peninsula, 100 km south of Cancun, between Playa del Carmen and Tulum.
Recorded at this site
Depth
8-120m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore & Boat
Water Temp
24-28°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Year-round
Divers may encounter French Angelfish, Blue Tang, Purple Sea Fan, Caribbean Ocean Surgeonfish, Flamingo Tongue, Wrasses, Smooth Trunkfish, Gorette, Schoolmaster Snapper, Sergeants, Zoanthid, Slippery Dick, Long-spined Sea Urchin, and French Grunt.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, though it also offers deeper sections reaching up to 120 metres.
The depth ranges from 8 to 120 metres, with an average depth of 10 metres.
Yes, Akumal allows for both shore and boat entries.
The site features seagrass and reef areas suitable for snorkelling, though divers should be aware of boat traffic.
Diving at Akumal in Tulum requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Akumal in Tulum. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Akumal in Tulum. Water temperatures range from 24°C to 28°C.
The best months to visit Akumal in Tulum are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Divers at Akumal in Tulum should be aware of sharks. These encounters are generally rare and avoidable with proper awareness. Follow local safety guidance and maintain a respectful distance from all marine life.
Akumal in Tulum typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Akumal in Tulum typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.