Calabush Cut
Protected Area
Caye Bokel, Turneffe Atolls
Why dive here
With 213+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, dolphins, eagle rays, nurse sharks and sea turtles - Calabush Cut offers some of Lighthouse Reef's richest channel diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.
Calabash Cut offers a drift dive along a wall that begins around 10 meters and drops into the deep. You’ll often find reef sharks patrolling the drop-off and eagle rays gliding past in the blue. Keep an eye out for larger pelagics here; it's a solid choice for divers who appreciate dynamic wall diving and potential big animal encounters.
Typical Calabush Cut Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Channel dive - currents can be strong and change direction. Dive at slack tide when possible.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Calabush Cut
Calabush Cut Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Calabush Cut, sourced from Copernicus Marine satellite data
August Averages
Sea Temperature
29.66°C
85°F
Current Speed
23.43 cm/s
Direction: NW (309.8°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.063 mg/m³
Very clear (oligotrophic)
Salinity
36.11 PSU
Data sources: Copernicus Marine Service (EU)
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