Ambergris Caye, Belize
    Hol Chan

    Hol Chan (The Cut), Hol Chan Marine Reserve

    Best months: Nov–Mar

    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 - Hol Chan (The Cut), Hol Chan Marine Reserve 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

    Hol Chan, meaning "little channel" in Mayan, really is just that – a natural cut in the barrier reef, shallow at 12m, but packed with activity. When you drop in, you’ll likely find yourself drifting gently through schools of horse-eye jacks and snapper, sometimes so thick they form a shimmering wall. Keep an eye on the sand channels too; we’ve often spotted southern stingrays fanning up clouds of sand and spotted eagle rays gliding by. It’s a great spot for newer divers or those who just want an easy, fish-filled dive, particularly because it’s so close to San Pedro.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Hol Chan (The Cut), Hol Chan Marine Reserve

    Hol Chan (The Cut), Hol Chan Marine Reserve Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Hol Chan (The Cut), Hol Chan Marine Reserve, 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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