Punta Arena Caverns
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 - Punta Arena Caverns offers some of Ambergris Caye's richest diving. Water ranges 27-31°C, warmest August, September, October.
Punta Arena Caverns, or "Small Cut" as some of the local guides call it, is a maze of coral canyons and swim-throughs just off Ambergris Caye. You're navigating through a genuine underwater labyrinth here, with deep cuts in the reef creating narrow passages and small caverns that open out onto sandy channels. It’s a compelling site for divers who enjoy exploring unique topography rather than just looking for big pelagics. Keep an eye out for nurse sharks tucked into crevices and the usual reef fish darting through the light shafts. The currents can pick up a bit, so it's best suited for those comfortable with drift diving.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Punta Arena Caverns
Punta Arena Caverns Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Punta Arena Caverns, 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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