What will I see at Isla Mujeres Whale Shark Aggregation (Afuera)?

Divers at Isla Mujeres Whale Shark Aggregation (Afuera) in Mexico commonly report sightings of Whale shark, Little tunny (bonito), Giant manta ray, Cownose ray, and Atlantic sailfish. Whale shark, Little tunny (bonito), Giant manta ray, and Atlantic sailfish are seasonal, while Cownose ray is reported only occasionally. Marine life varies by season and conditions—check the site page for recent diver observations and photos.

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Isla Mujeres Whale Shark Aggregation (Afuera)

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Isla Mujeres Whale Shark Aggregation (Afuera) at a glance

Isla Mujeres Whale Shark Aggregation (Afuera) is a dive site in Quintana Roo, Mexico. Typically most favorable Aug · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Whale shark, Little tunny (bonito), and Giant manta ray. Recent reports put the water around 29°C (84°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Moderate window now· until 15:00, then favorable until 18:00 · sunset 17:14

Forecast for this hour · 14:00 · run 14 h ago

1.6 m (5.2 ft)waves — about a meter and a half expected (waves — about five feet expected)

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 29°C · seasonal avg 29°C ( · Forecast 84°F · seasonal avg 85°F)

Dive windows this week

Lightest wind: Thu

Sun

1.7 m waves · 14 kn wind (5.5 ft waves · 14 kn wind)

Mon

2.2 m waves · 17 kn wind (7.2 ft waves · 17 kn wind)

Tue

1.9 m waves · 14 kn wind (6.1 ft waves · 14 kn wind)

Wed

1.3 m waves · 11 kn wind (4.4 ft waves · 11 kn wind)

Thu

1.0 m waves · 6 kn wind (3.2 ft waves · 6 kn wind)

Fri

0.6 m waves · 10 kn wind (1.9 ft waves · 10 kn wind)

Sat

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

Every forecast dive window each day, site-local time, from wave and wind forecasts. Numbers under each bar are daylight averages.

First light 5:23 · Sunrise 5:45 · Sunset 17:14 · some windows run past sunset

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 5.1 km from site · updated 24 Oct, 23:24 GMT-6

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

Compare this weekend’s windows near Isla Mujeres Whale Shark Aggregation (Afuera)

Recent diver reports

Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.

No diver reports for this site yet. — one dated observation helps every diver after you.

Dived here today — did the forecast match?

Best months, historically

What conditions have historically been typical at this site, month by month — not a forecast.

January, 30% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 27°C (80°F), waves have typically been 1.8 m (5.8 ft), wind has typically been 18 knots
February, 51% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 26°C (79°F), waves have typically been 1.6 m (5.2 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots
March, 45% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 27°C (80°F), waves have typically been 1.6 m (5.1 ft), wind has typically been 18 knots
April, 58% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 27°C (81°F), waves have typically been 1.5 m (4.9 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots
May, 88% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 28°C (82°F), waves have typically been 1.1 m (3.6 ft), wind has typically been 14 knots
June, 71% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 29°C (84°F), waves have typically been 1.3 m (4.4 ft), wind has typically been 16 knots
July, 89% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 29°C (85°F), waves have typically been 1.1 m (3.6 ft), wind has typically been 13 knots
August, 97% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 30°C (86°F), waves have typically been 0.9 m (3.0 ft), wind has typically been 12 knots, historically most favorable
September, 93% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 30°C (86°F), waves have typically been 1.0 m (3.1 ft), wind has typically been 12 knots
October, 54% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 29°C (85°F), waves have typically been 1.5 m (5.0 ft), wind has typically been 16 knots
November, 56% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 28°C (83°F), waves have typically been 1.6 m (5.3 ft), wind has typically been 16 knots
December, 35% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 28°C (82°F), waves have typically been 1.7 m (5.7 ft), wind has typically been 16 knots

August has typically had the largest share of favorable days here. Conditions vary year to year — this is historical context, not a forecast.

Based on 3 years of archive data. Bar height shows the share of days each month whose conditions have historically scored favorably.

Marine life seen at this site

Species noted at this site — not a promise of what you’ll encounter.

Species seen here

Rough labels: “Commonly seen” usually means two or more recorded sightings near this site in public dive logs (GBIF), “Occasionally seen” one; “Seasonal” and “Rarely seen” come from dive-guide research. Not a measured rate.