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    La Poza, Xcalak dive site
    18m
    Beginner
    Ambergris Caye, Belize
    Bacalar Chico

    La Poza, Xcalak

    Best months: Nov–Mar

    Protected Area

    Bacalar Chico

    Why dive here

    With 192+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, dolphins, lemon sharks, nurse sharks and sea turtles - La Poza, Xcalak 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
    Charactermax 18m
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    La Poza, Xcalak offers a relaxed dive to 18 meters, ideal for beginners or those looking for an easy second tank. It’s a fairly sheltered spot, making for calm conditions. You’ll typically find the usual Caribbean reef fish, think angelfish and parrotfish, along with the occasional nurse shark resting on the sand. A good option for a straightforward dive when you just want to get wet.

    Typical La Poza, Xcalak Dive Profile

    10m20mSafety Stop0m18m max~50 min estimated bottom time

    Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

    Safety Notes

    Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.

    Today05:4417:3411h 49m daylightGolden hour 17:05

    Nearest Dive Centres to La Poza, Xcalak

    Dive shops near La Poza, Xcalak

    White Sands Dive Shop

    31km away
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    Coral Divers Limited

    34km away
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    Whiet Sands Dive Shop

    35km away

    Tuff E Nuff Tours & Dive Center

    35km away

    Sea Star Belize

    39km away
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    Island Divers

    40km away
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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for La Poza, Xcalak

    La Poza, Xcalak Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for La Poza, Xcalak, 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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