Ambergris Caye, Belize
    Hol Chan

    Tres Cocos Canyons

    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 - Tres Cocos Canyons 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

    Tres Cocos Canyons is one of those easy-going Ambergris Caye dives that always delivers, especially if you catch it on a calm day. We love the drift here, usually a gentle push from the north, guiding you through these big, sandy canyons lined with massive coral formations. You'll see plenty of Boulder Brain Coral and Ridged Cactus Coral, forming walls that feel surprisingly intimate. It’s ideal for newer divers, but even seasoned folks enjoy cruising along, spotting Green Turtles munching on seagrass or a curious Gulf Toadfish peeking from a crevice. Keep an eye out for larger pelagics too; being so close to the reef cut means dolphins occasionally pass by, and we’ve had some great encounters with spotted eagle rays gliding over the sandy bottoms. The visibility hovers around 19m, making it a comfortable dive for photography without feeling overwhelming. This site is perfect for a relaxed afternoon drift, where you can simply enjoy the slow pace and the subtle shifts in the reef.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Tres Cocos Canyons

    Tres Cocos Canyons Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Tres Cocos Canyons, 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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