Barracuda Reef (Cozumel north)
A wall off the north of the island, outside the national marine park, known for extreme and unpredictable current and pelagic encounters such as reef sharks, eagle rays and barracuda. Groups descend together and surface together while the boat follows.
Facts
- Region: Mexico – Cozumel & Caribbean Coast
- Area: Cozumel
- Depth: 21–33 m
- Level: advanced
- Current: strong
- Type: wall, drift
- Coordinates: 20.54273, -86.93723 (approximate)
- Highlights: pelagics, reef sharks, eagle rays, barracuda, very strong current
- Unverified: One source says special authorisation is required to dive it; no official source confirms this.
- Tips: Expert drift divers only; carry an SMB. Many operators run north trips only when conditions allow.