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Punta Dalila

3.5 — based on 15 community signals
4.2 12 species 27 contributors

Punta Dalila is a year-round Mexico dive destination with healthy coral and documented marine life sightings.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 4 months ago
Difficulty
Beginner
Shore entry

At a glance

Activity
dive
Difficulty
beginner
Best months
Year-round

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Conditions today

Conditions

Open-Meteo
Wind
4.7 kn
Wave
0.58 m
Water
30.2°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: E (22%)
Now: NE (55°)
Tide (7 days)
range: 0.25m

Next: High at 05:00 (+0.29m)

+0.4 m+0.1 m
▲ 05:00 · +0.29m ▼ 11:00 · +0.11m ▲ 17:00 · +0.26m ▼ 23:00 · +0.14m Now +0.2m
Fri 18Sat 19Sun 20Mon 21Tue 22Wed 23Thu 24
UV8.25 · very high Air PM2.53 · good 06:35 18:47
Day Wind Wave UV Rain
09-18 5.2 0.68 8 1mm
09-19 6.2 0.58 8 8mm
09-20 7.6 0.66 8 9mm
09-21 6.8 0.68 8 15mm
09-22 7.2 0.62 8 21mm
09-23 6.2 0.7 8 14mm
09-24 5.4 0.72 7 28mm

About this spot

Punta Dalila sits on Mexico's coast as a dive spot open to exploration any time of year. The site shows no signs of coral stress, making it a viable choice for divers interested in reef health. Twelve species observations have been recorded at the site, providing baseline data on local marine life. The spot lies outside a marine protected area, so standard access rules apply. Community members have documented visits with three video records, offering reference footage for planning. These user contributions help establish what you're likely to encounter underwater. Conditions at Punta Dalila remain consistent throughout the year, removing seasonal urgency from your booking calendar. This makes it easy to fit into your schedule whenever travel works best. The site's coral stability and species diversity suggest a functioning reef ecosystem worth visiting.

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Best months

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Dive types

Reef

Trip essentials

Everything you need before you pack — checklist, sun, logistics.

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 📜 C-card + dive insurance (DAN)
  • 📔 Dive logbook
  • 🧴 Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
  • 🔌 Plug type A/B · 127V adapter
  • 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
  • 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact

Quick facts

  • 🌓 Moon First quarter · 47%
  • GPS
Sustainability disclosures
🌍 CO2 footprint LHR ↔ 8024km · ~1846kg · €33

From your departure country

United States
Origin score: 96/100
  • Visa: Visa-free · 90 days max
  • Flight: 11h · direct
  • Jet-lag: 1h east · 1 day recovery

FAQ

Can I dive Punta Dalila year-round?

Yes. Punta Dalila is diveable year-round with no seasonal closures or weather patterns that restrict access. Check local conditions closer to your travel date, but there's no specific best or worst season.

What marine life is at Punta Dalila?

Twelve species observations have been recorded at the site. Community video documentation provides visual reference for the marine life present. Check those recordings for specifics on what you might see.

Do I need permits to dive here?

Punta Dalila is not inside a marine protected area, so standard Mexico dive regulations apply. Confirm local requirements with your dive operator or Mexican maritime authorities before booking.

What's the condition of the coral?

The site shows no coral bleaching stress. The reef appears stable, making it a responsible choice for divers concerned with visiting healthy ecosystems.

Operators near this spot

Dive centres, kite & surf schools within 10 km, sourced from OpenStreetMap.

Paso El Cedral Reef

0.7 km
Dive centre

Palancar Reef

1.2 km
Dive centre

Punta Sur Reef

2.3 km
Dive centre

San Frandsco Reef

2.4 km
Dive centre

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Verified marine species observations

79 records · 33 species · sources: OBIS, GBIF

Styracura schmardae

Chupare stingray
Elasmobranchii · Potamotrygonidae
OBIS
Last seen:
15 Feb 2017
×2records

Ginglymostoma cirratum

Nurse shark
Elasmobranchii · Ginglymostomatidae
OBIS
Last seen:
13 Feb 2017
×2records

Aetobatus narinari

Spotted eagle ray
Elasmobranchii · Aetobatidae
OBIS
Last seen:
1 Feb 2017
×1records

Hypanus americanus

Southern stingray
Elasmobranchii · Dasyatidae
OBIS
Last seen:
2 Dec 2016
×5records

Carcharhinus perezii

Caribbean reef shark
Elasmobranchii · Carcharhinidae
OBIS
Last seen:
4 Nov 2016
×1records

Urobatis jamaicensis

Yellow stingray
Elasmobranchii · Urotrygonidae
OBIS
Last seen:
21 Oct 2016
×2records

Tursiops truncatus

Common bottlenose dolphin
Mammalia · Delphinidae
OBIS
Last seen:
10 Oct 2016
×2records

Ginglymostoma cirratum

Nurse shark
Elasmobranchii · Ginglymostomatidae
OBIS
Last seen:
21 Sept 2016
×2records

Styracura schmardae

Chupare stingray
Elasmobranchii · Potamotrygonidae
OBIS
Last seen:
25 Aug 2016
×2records

Aetobatus narinari

Spotted eagle ray
Elasmobranchii · Aetobatidae
OBIS
Last seen:
7 Aug 2016
×2records

Aglaophenia latecarinata

Hydrozoa · Aglaopheniidae
OBIS
Last seen:
8 Dec 2015
×1records
Depth:
20 m

Ginglymostoma cirratum

Nurse shark
Elasmobranchii · Ginglymostomatidae
OBIS
Last seen:
1 Dec 2015
×2records

Data: 187,991 observations from OBIS (Ocean Biodiversity Information System) and GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility). CC-BY 4.0.

See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

Punta Dalila 60ft Dive Cozumel.

Cozumel Everyday
💬 1 top comments
  • Great dive with a variety of fish

    @firecap8 · 👍 1

Cozumel Diving Highlights - Punta Dalila November 2017

Zach Agrums

6. Scuba Diving in Cozumel, Mexico. Punta Dalila Reef. GoPro Hero4 Silver

Mark Hergan
wind peaks Mar-Feb-Jan, calmest Oct-Aug-Sep, dry Jan-Dec.

5-year monthly climate

60 samples
0 5 10 15 20 25 JFMAMJJASOND
p25–p75 range Median Wind (kn) Air (°C)
Visibility (month-by-month)
Best: Jun (100/100) Worst: Jan (0/100) Now: Sep (100/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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