Cozumel - Punta Morena
Mexico
Cozumel
Punta Morena is a calm and tranquil beach located on the wild east coast of Cozumel, away from the crowded tourist beaches in the center. It features fine white sand bordered by palm trees, with a peaceful atmosphere ideal for relaxation.
The spot offers an authentic Mexican experience, with crystal-clear waters and panoramic views of the Caribbean Sea. It is a favored location for its small sheltered coves and easy access by car from San Miguel.
Palapas and a seafood restaurant add to the charm, making it a perfect place for a full day by the water.
Les données de vent affichées ici proviennent d’ERA5 (via Open-Meteo) sur 4 ans, retraitées pour refléter des conditions réalistes.
👉 Le vent moyen a été calibré pour éviter la sous-estimation habituelle des modèles.
👉 Les rafales ont été corrigées par un ratio médian afin d’éviter des valeurs extrêmes irréalistes.
👉 Chaque jour est résumé par le vent médian (P50) observé pendant les heures utiles (8h–20h), puis classé dans des plages de vent.
👉 Le mode pondéré mélange vent moyen et rafales pour refléter au mieux le vent ressenti.
- 🟢 10–16 nds : vent faible mais navigable (notamment en foil).
- 🟡 16–22 nds : plage idéale, conditions confortables pour la majorité.
- 🔴 22–28 nds : vent fort, réservé aux riders expérimentés.
- 🟣 28+ nds : conditions extrêmes, navigation engagée.
Localisation & Points d'intérêt
Informations utiles
wave
chopOn the east coast of Cozumel, Punta Morena works well with east (E), southeast (SE), and northeast (NE) winds, which are side-on or side-shore relative to the east-facing beach. These directions provide a water surface with rolling waves over a shallow sandbank, perfect for jumps and speed.
Launching is done directly from the fine sandy beach mixed with rocks, with a wide take-off area but to be monitored in case of ocean swell. The riding area extends along the beach for about 800 meters, with space for freeride and wakestyle, but stay clear of rocks and snorkeling areas.
All tides are suitable, as the spot is a beach break with sandy and rocky bottom. During nortes (strong north winds from October to April), conditions can become choppy with swell, while in summer, SW, W, NW winds bring rarer flat conditions on this exposed coast.
Ideal conditions are with winds E, NE, SE at 18-25 knots, side-shore, for a manageable water surface with waves.
The water surface is generally choppy to wavy, with waves over shallow sandbanks and rocks in some areas. In side-on wind, you get a good mix of power and rolling waves of 1-2.5 m.
Currents can be strong with a powerful undertow near the shore, especially during swell. Caribbean tides are moderate, with a low amplitude that does not significantly impact the spot.
Opt for kite sizes of 9 to 12 m² in moderate winds, and 7 to 9 m² in strong trade winds or nortes.
Dominant winds come from the east and northeast, with typical strengths of 15-25 knots during the dry season. The nortes, cold and strong winds from the north, sweep the island from October to April, making the spot navigable even in rough weather.
In summer, SW to NW winds may occur, but the east coast is mainly exposed to consistent east trade winds.
The tropical climate of Cozumel offers warm temperatures year-round, averaging between 25°C and 32°C. The dry season from November to April is ideal with little rain, while the rainy season from May to October remains very sessionable.
Best months for kiting: January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November, December, with an average score of 58/100.
La profondeur est peu profonde près du bord avec un banc de sable, puis augmente progressivement. Fond sableux avec rochers, pied possible dans les zones calmes.
Water temperatures hover around 26-29°C year-round, peaking at 29°C in summer and dropping to 26°C in winter.