Catalan Rocks
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 - Catalan Rocks offers some of Ambergris Caye's richest diving. Water ranges 27-31°C, warmest August, September, October.
Catalan Rocks offers a reliable Ambergris Caye dive when you're looking for something a bit different than the usual spur-and-groove formations. We often find the visibility here to be surprisingly good, especially on a calm morning. Look closely among the coral heads for the Gulf Toadfish, they're surprisingly well camouflaged but worth the patient search. We’ve also spotted the Northern Neon Goby darting in and out of the crevices. It’s a good spot for a relaxed dive, suitable for those who enjoy taking their time and observing the smaller stuff.
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Dive shops near Catalan Rocks
Coral Divers Limited
Whiet Sands Dive Shop
White Sands Dive Shop
Tuff E Nuff Tours & Dive Center
Sea Star Belize
Island Divers
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Catalan Rocks
Catalan Rocks Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Catalan Rocks, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (17.98, -87.92) (0km away)
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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