Mata Canyons
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 - Mata Canyons offers some of Ambergris Caye's richest diving. Water ranges 27-31°C, warmest August, September, October.
Mata Canyons lives up to its name, featuring dramatic cuts and swim-throughs in the reef structure just off Ambergris Caye. You'll navigate through these channels, often encountering nurse sharks resting in the sandy bottoms or green turtles gliding overhead. It's a fun site for divers who enjoy exploring unique topography and isn't usually too challenging, making it a good pick for those comfortable with some mild current.
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Dive shops near Mata Canyons
Coral Divers Limited
Whiet Sands Dive Shop
Tuff E Nuff Tours & Dive Center
White Sands Dive Shop
Sea Star Belize
Island Divers
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Mata Canyons
Mata Canyons Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Mata Canyons, 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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