Pelican Wall - Lighthouse Reef

Pelican Wall gives you exactly what you’d expect from a Lighthouse Reef wall dive: a sheer drop-off into the big blue. We like to drift along, keeping one eye on the wall for the usual suspects – plenty of black grouper tucking into the crevices and barracuda hanging in the current – and the other eye scanning the deep water. That’s where you’ll spot the eagle rays gliding by and, if you’re lucky, a Caribbean reef shark making a pass. It’s a classic Lighthouse dive, best for those comfortable with deeper profiles and open water.

Location
Lighthouse Reef, Belize, Central America
Coordinates
17.270000, -87.800000
Type
wall

Marine Protected Area: Caye Bokel, Turneffe Atolls

Best Time to Dive in Lighthouse Reef

The warmest water temperatures in Lighthouse Reef occur in September, averaging 30.0°C. The coolest conditions are in February at 27.1°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 27.2°C
  • February: 27.1°C
  • March: 27.2°C
  • April: 27.8°C
  • May: 28.6°C
  • June: 29.2°C
  • July: 29.3°C
  • August: 29.7°C
  • September: 30.0°C
  • October: 29.9°C
  • November: 28.9°C
  • December: 28.0°C

Nearby Dive Sites in Lighthouse Reef

Nearest Dive Centres to Pelican Wall

Marine Life in Lighthouse Reef

Home to 216 recorded species including 175 reef fish, 20 hard corals, 9 other, 6 sharks & rays, 2 jellyfish, 2 sea urchins.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for Pelican Wall

Based on average water temperature of 28.6°C, currents 22 cm/s.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 29°C water needs minimal exposure protection
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories