Ambergris Caye, Belize
    Hol Chan

    Mexico Rocks

    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 - Mexico Rocks offers some of Ambergris Caye's richest reef 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
    CharacterReef dive
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Mexico Rocks sits north of San Pedro, a little shallower than some of the other spots around Ambergris Caye. That makes it a good easy dive, often bundled with a trip further out. We tend to see a lot of finger coral and huge brain corals here, some of them rising almost to the surface. Look closely in the nooks and crannies for neon gobies and little post horn squid, they’re usually tucked away. It’s also a reliable place to spot green turtles munching on seagrass, and sometimes bonefish cruise through the sand flats. It’s a solid, relaxed dive, perfect for a chill morning or an afternoon where you just want to drift along.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Mexico Rocks

    Mexico Rocks Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Mexico Rocks, 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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