

Best for advanced divers, 18-40m, boat entry, strong current.
Barracuda Point is a deep wall dive off Cozumel Island defined by its strong currents. The site features a wall dropping from 18 metres to 40 metres, with an average depth of 27 metres. Visibility is consistently 30 metres, allowing for clear observation of the reef structure as divers drift along the wall. Due to the presence of strong currents and potential down currents, this site is strictly for advanced divers. Boat access is required for all entries and exits to ensure safety. Divers must maintain precise buoyancy control and deploy a surface marker buoy early during the ascent to coordinate with the boat crew.
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Brief your captain on down current conditions before descending, as these can develop quickly and vary by tide and season. Carry a surface marker buoy and deploy it early on ascent so the boat picks you up without delay in the current.
Located on the north side of the island.
Recorded at this site
Depth
18-40m
Visibility
30m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
27-29°C
Current
Strong
Best Time
Jan, Feb, Mar, Dec
No, this site is for advanced divers only due to the strong currents and potential down currents encountered along the wall.
The wall drops from 18 metres to 40 metres, with an average depth of 27 metres.
This is a boat-only dive. A boat is required for all entries and exits to avoid the reef area and manage the strong currents.
The main hazards are strong currents and unpredictable down currents that can develop along the wall.
Diving at Barracuda Point in Cozumel Isalnd requires the following certifications: Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Barracuda Point in Cozumel Isalnd. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 29°C.
The best months to visit Barracuda Point in Cozumel Isalnd are January, February, March, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Barracuda Point in Cozumel Isalnd can have strong currents. Advanced experience with drift diving and current navigation is recommended.
Visibility at Barracuda Point in Cozumel Isalnd typically ranges from 30 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.