Hat Caye Drop-Off
Protected Area
Zone 2
Why dive here
With 213+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, dolphins, eagle rays, nurse sharks and sea turtles - Hat Caye Drop-Off offers some of Lighthouse Reef's richest wall diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.
Hat Caye Drop-Off gives you a classic Lighthouse Reef wall dive. The reef face starts shallow and plunges away, often with barrel sponges and gorgonians clinging to the sheer rock. You’ll find healthy hard corals on the reef plate before the drop. This spot is generally suited for divers comfortable with open water and downward visibility, offering a relaxed drift along the wall.
Typical Hat Caye Drop-Off Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Hat Caye Drop-Off
Hat Caye Drop-Off Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Hat Caye Drop-Off, 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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