Eagle Ray Canyon
Protected Area
Caye Caulker
Why dive here
With 192+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, dolphins, lemon sharks, nurse sharks and sea turtles - Eagle Ray Canyon offers some of Ambergris Caye's richest diving. Water ranges 27-31°C, warmest August, September, October.
Eagle Ray Canyon, inside the Hol Chan Marine Reserve, lives up to its name. We’ve had dives here where we’ve seen half a dozen spotted eagle rays cruising through the channel, wingtips almost brushing the coral walls. It's not just rays, though; keep an eye out for massive groupers lurking under ledges and nurse sharks snoozing in the sand. The site drops to about 80 feet, with plenty of big snappers darting around the healthy coral structures. It’s a consistently good dive, especially if you’re hoping for a ray encounter, and generally a relaxed drift suitable for most experience levels.
Typical Eagle Ray Canyon Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Maximum depth 60m exceeds recreational limits (40m). Technical diving certification and equipment required.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Frenchie's Diving
Scuba Sensation
Sunrise Scuba
Belize Diving Services
Blue Dive Center
Suya Tours and Dive Center
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Eagle Ray Canyon
Eagle Ray Canyon Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Eagle Ray Canyon, 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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