Boca Chica Canyons
Protected Area
Hol Chan
Why dive here
With 192+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, dolphins, lemon sharks, nurse sharks and sea turtles - Boca Chica Canyons offers some of Ambergris Caye's richest diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.
Boca Chica Canyons offers a series of swim-throughs and small caves that wind through the reef, making it a fun exploration dive. We’ve seen nurse sharks resting in the sandy bottoms of the canyons and often find green morays peeking from crevices. It’s a good spot for divers who enjoy navigating tighter spaces and want a break from open reef diving. Visibility can be a bit variable, but generally decent.
Nearest Dive Centres to Boca Chica Canyons
Dive shops near Boca Chica Canyons
Suya Tours and Dive Center
Belize Pro Dive Center
Scuba School Belize
Ramon's Beach Divers
Scuba School And Family Dive Center Belize
San Pedro Water Sports
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Boca Chica Canyons
Boca Chica Canyons Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Boca Chica Canyons, sourced from Copernicus Marine satellite data
August Averages
Sea Temperature
30.11°C
86°F
Current Speed
7.07 cm/s
Direction: N (351.9°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.038 mg/m³
Very clear (oligotrophic)
Salinity
36.01 PSU
Data sources: Copernicus Marine Service (EU)
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