

Best for advanced divers, 27-40m, boat entry, strong current.
Punta Sur is a demanding drift dive located at the southern tip of Cozumel. The site features a deep wall that drops beyond 40 metres, with an average depth of 30 metres. Divers encounter strong currents along the reef, which includes cave structures and overhead environments. Visibility typically ranges from 20 to 40 metres, and water temperatures remain between 27 and 29C. Due to the depth and current, this site is strictly for advanced divers. Boat access is required, and divers must manage decompression and nitrogen narcosis risks. Briefings with divemasters are essential before entry to coordinate drift pick-up procedures.
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March and December offer the most manageable current windows, but conditions can shift fast, so brief with your divemaster immediately before entering the water. Confirm your boat crew is experienced with drift pick-ups here, as the current can carry you well clear of your entry point by the end of the dive.
Boat access is required for this site located on the southern tip of Cozumel Island.
Recorded at this site
Depth
27-40m
Visibility
20-40m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
27-29°C
Current
Strong
Typical Dive
50 min
Best Time
Mar, Dec
The site ranges from 27 to 40 metres, with an average depth of 30 metres.
No, Punta Sur is intended for advanced divers due to strong currents, deep water, and overhead cave environments.
Boat access is required for this site, and divers must be prepared for drift pick-up procedures.
March and December offer the most manageable current windows for diving.
Diving at Punta Sur in Cozumel requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Punta Sur in Cozumel. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 29°C.
The best months to visit Punta Sur in Cozumel are March and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Punta Sur in Cozumel can have strong currents. Advanced experience with drift diving and current navigation is recommended.
Visibility at Punta Sur in Cozumel typically ranges from 20 metres to 40 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.