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Yucab Reef

3.5 — based on 15 community signals
4.2 12 especies 25 colaboradores

Yucab Reef is a year-round Mexican dive site with healthy coral and diverse marine life, drawing from 12 documented species observations.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 4 months ago
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Dificultad
beginner
Mejores meses
Todo el año

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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
4.8 kn
Olas
0.5 m
Agua
30.4°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: E (22%)
Now: NE (52°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 0.24m

Próxima: Alta a las 04:00 (+0.25m)

+0.3 m+0.1 m
▲ 04:00 · +0.25m ▼ 11:00 · +0.08m ▲ 17:00 · +0.23m ▼ 22:00 · +0.11m Ahora +0.1m
Vie 18Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24
UV8.25 · very high Aire PM2.53 · good 06:35 18:47
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-18 5.2 0.56 8 1mm
09-19 6.2 0.48 8 8mm
09-20 7.6 0.58 8 9mm
09-21 6.8 0.58 8 15mm
09-22 7.2 0.52 8 21mm
09-23 6.2 0.58 8 14mm
09-24 5.4 0.58 7 28mm

About this spot

Yucab Reef sits off Mexico's coast as an accessible dive destination for explorers seeking healthy coral ecosystems. The reef supports a variety of marine species and remains free from coral bleaching stress, making it a solid choice for divers looking to experience vibrant underwater habitat. The site operates outside marine protected areas, offering straightforward access for visiting divers. The reef's appeal lies in its biological diversity. Community members have documented 12 different species observations at the site, suggesting good opportunities to encounter reef fish, rays, and other tropical marine life. Three community videos provide visual reference for planning your dive and understanding what to expect underwater. Yucab Reef welcomes divers year-round, so you can plan your trip around your schedule rather than strict seasonal windows. Whether you're building experience or refining your skills, this Mexican reef site offers a genuine alternative to heavily trafficked locations. The documented species list gives you a realistic preview of marine encounters.

📖 Guía: Buceo en México: 51 sitios desde cenotes hasta inmersiones con tiburones

Mejores meses

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

Tipos de buceo

Arrecife

Esenciales del viaje

Todo lo que necesitas antes de hacer la maleta — checklist, sol, logística.

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
Información de sostenibilidad
🌍 CO2 footprint MAD ↔ 8020km · ~1845kg · €33

Desde tu país de salida

Estados Unidos
Puntuación de origen: 96/100
  • Visado: Sin visado · 90 días máx.
  • Vuelo: 11h · directo
  • Jet-lag: 1h este · 1 día de recuperación

Preguntas frecuentes

When is the best time to dive Yucab Reef?

Yucab Reef is diveable year-round, so you can plan your trip based on your personal schedule and travel preferences rather than a narrow seasonal window.

What depth and difficulty level is Yucab Reef?

Specific depth and difficulty ratings aren't currently documented for Yucab Reef. Check with local dive operators or community videos before booking to confirm whether the site matches your training level and experience.

What marine life can I expect to see?

Yucab Reef has 12 documented species observations on file. Community videos provide visual references for the fish, rays, and reef creatures you're likely to encounter during a dive.

Do I need permits or special access to dive Yucab Reef?

Yucab Reef is not inside a marine protected area, so access is straightforward. Standard Mexican diving regulations apply—verify current requirements with local operators before your trip.

Operadores cerca de este spot

Centros de buceo, escuelas de kite y surf en un radio de 10 km, desde OpenStreetMap.

Tormentos Reef

0.4 km
Centro de buceo

Chankanaab Reef

1.1 km
Centro de buceo

Las Palamas

1.6 km
Centro de buceo

Punta Tunich Wall

1.7 km
Centro de buceo

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Observaciones verificadas de especies marinas

76 registros · 34 especies · fuentes: OBIS, GBIF

Mexorchestia carpenteri raduloviciae

Malacostraca · Talitridae
OBIS
Última observación:
2 abr 2019
×1registros
Profundidad:
0 m

Excirolana braziliensis

Malacostraca · Cirolanidae
OBIS
Última observación:
2 abr 2019
×1registros
Profundidad:
0 m

Ginglymostoma cirratum

Nurse shark
Elasmobranchii · Ginglymostomatidae
OBIS
Última observación:
24 mar 2017
×1registros

Hypanus americanus

Southern stingray
Elasmobranchii · Dasyatidae
OBIS
Última observación:
22 mar 2017
×4registros

Urobatis jamaicensis

Yellow stingray
Elasmobranchii · Urotrygonidae
OBIS
Última observación:
14 nov 2016
×2registros

Hypanus americanus

Southern stingray
Elasmobranchii · Dasyatidae
OBIS
Última observación:
21 sept 2016
×4registros

Styracura schmardae

Chupare stingray
Elasmobranchii · Potamotrygonidae
OBIS
Última observación:
9 sept 2016
×2registros

Ginglymostoma cirratum

Nurse shark
Elasmobranchii · Ginglymostomatidae
OBIS
Última observación:
26 ago 2016
×2registros

Aetobatus narinari

Spotted eagle ray
Elasmobranchii · Aetobatidae
OBIS
Última observación:
26 ago 2016
×1registros

Tursiops truncatus

Common bottlenose dolphin
Mammalia · Delphinidae
OBIS
Última observación:
15 mar 2016
×1registros

Carcharhinus leucas

Bull shark
Elasmobranchii · Carcharhinidae
OBIS
Última observación:
9 dic 2015
×1registros

Thyroscyphus ramosus

Hydrozoa · Thyroscyphidae
OBIS
Última observación:
8 dic 2015
×1registros
Profundidad:
20 m

Datos: 187.991 observaciones de OBIS (Ocean Biodiversity Information System) y GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility). CC-BY 4.0.

See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

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Local knowledge

OpenStreetMap Notes
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wind peaks Mar-Feb-Jan, calmest Oct-Aug-Sep, dry Jan-Dec.

Clima mensual de 5 años

60 muestras
0 5 10 15 20 25 JFMAMJJASOND
rango p25–p75 Mediana Viento (nudos) Aire (°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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Principiante Ene·Feb·Mar+

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