Scuba diving in San Francisco Wall

  • San Francisco Wall
  • 13
    Dive centers offer dives on San Francisco Wall
  • Diving from USD 75
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Access
From Boat
Diver level
Novice
Depth
Average: 15 m
Maximum: 61 m
Current
From mild to strong
Visibility
Average: 10 m
Maximum: 35 m
The dive starts at 15m/50ft with winding tunnels and then runs into the steep edge of sponge and coral encrusted wall. The southernmost section of the site is low-lying and currents there can be strong. The middle section has wide tunnels which cut through the crest of the reef. The most northerly section, where green moray eels are spotted, features swim through tunnels, caves and overhangs of stoney coral. Some sections of the wall become so steep they get close to 90°.

When to go

Diving is possible all year round with water temperature varying from 25C/75F to 30C/85F. The high season is from December to March.

What to see

File clams can be seen in the recesses, as well as several species of hermit crab, thousands of tiny gobies and blennies. Eagle rays, turtles, parrot fish, bassle, jackfish, barracuda, large grouper, nurse sharks, black tip reef shark, and even hammerhead shark can be spotted.

Reachable from

Cozumel

Liveaboards with trips to San Francisco Wall

Dive center`s Special Offers

  • Cozumel Scuba Life Cozumel

    Diving (by Days, 2 Dives per Day)

    Price of one day might vary with number of days you order. This product is for certified divers only. Dive Center chooses dive sites according to your level of experience but if you are a Cozumel veteran they are always open to take you wherever you want to go. You’ll always have 1 Dive Master for every 6 divers. Once you arrive to the divesite take your time to prepare, there is no rush. Once ready listen to your Divemaster for an important briefing about the incredible experience that awaits! The crew will always helps you put on your gear if you wish. Once in the water start descending with the group and drift into the beauty of Cozumel underwater world. There is no maximum bottom times as long as computers allow, dive until 700 psi and safely ascend to your safety stop to think about the great experience you just had! Once on the boat captain will serve you drinks and seasonal fresh fruit, from mango to tasty pineapple and healthy snacks. Spend surface interval at el Cielo, the best secluded beach in Cozumel. Ask the captain to show you the starfish.
  • Playa del Carmen DM Diving

    Cozumel Diving (2 Dives)

    Cozumel Diving. This product is for certified divers only

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