Baker's Drop
Protected Area
Dog Flea Caye, Turneffe Atolls
Why dive here
With 213+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, dolphins, eagle rays, nurse sharks and sea turtles - Baker's Drop offers some of Lighthouse Reef's richest diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.
Baker's Drop, right off the lodge at Lighthouse Reef, is a solid afternoon dive if you're looking for an easy wall. You descend to a gentle shelf around 50 feet, a nice depth for a relaxed bottom time. We've often seen juvenile rock beauties darting between the thin leaf lettuce coral, and if you keep an eye on the blue, there’s a good chance you’ll spot a pair of spotted eagle rays gliding past. It's a comfortable spot, well-suited for divers who appreciate a predictable drift along a coral-studded wall.
Typical Baker's Drop Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Maximum depth 50m exceeds recreational limits (40m). Technical diving certification and equipment required.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Baker's Drop
Baker's Drop Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Baker's Drop, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (17.22, -87.61) (6km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
30°C
86°F · Range: 29.1–31.7°C
Current Speed
11.66 cm/s
Direction: NW (301°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.074 mg/m³
Very clear (oligotrophic)
Salinity
35.96 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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