Ambergris Caye, Belize
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    Belize Diving: The Highlight of the Caribbean

    Best months: Nov–Mar

    Protected Area

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    Why dive here

    With 192+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, dolphins, lemon sharks, nurse sharks and sea turtles - Belize Diving: The Highlight of the Caribbean offers some of Ambergris Caye's richest diving. Water ranges 27-31°C, warmest August, September, October.

    Best timeNov–Mar
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeBarracuda, Dolphins, Lemon Sharks, Nurse Sharks and Sea Turtles · 192+ species recorded
    Water27-31°C · warmest August, September, October
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Diving around Ambergris Caye often feels like a well-choreographed drift, the currents guiding you along healthy reef walls. We've had some memorable encounters here, particularly with green sea turtles gliding past and the sheer density of schooling fish that can sometimes dim the sun. Beyond the larger pelagics, the macro life here is surprisingly good, so keep an eye out in the crags and crevices. It's a forgiving place to dive, whether you're just starting out or have plenty of logbook stamps, and the non-diving activities on the Caye mean you're never bored when the tanks are empty.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Belize Diving: The Highlight of the Caribbean

    Belize Diving: The Highlight of the Caribbean Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Belize Diving: The Highlight of the Caribbean, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (17.98, -87.92) (0km away)

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    October Averages

    Sea Temperature

    30°C

    86°F · Range: 28.6–31.5°C

    Current Speed

    4 cm/s

    Direction: N (0°)

    Chlorophyll-a

    0.045 mg/m³

    Very clear (oligotrophic)

    Salinity

    35.42 PSU

    Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)

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