5-20m
    Lighthouse Reef, Belize
    Caye Bokel, Turneffe Atolls

    Calabush Cut

    Best months: Oct–Jan

    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.

    Best timeOct–Jan
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeBarracuda, Dolphins, Eagle Rays, Nurse Sharks and Sea Turtles · 213+ species recorded
    Water27-30°C · warmest August, September, October
    CharacterChannel dive · max 5-20m
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    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

    5mSafety Stop0m5m max~60 min estimated bottom time

    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 Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (17.22, -87.61) (6km away)

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    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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