Hol Chan (The Cut), Hol Chan Marine Reserve
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.
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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Belize Pro Dive Center
Suya Tours and 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 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)
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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