SAVFUEL
Protected Area
Blue Hole
Why dive here
With 213+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, dolphins, eagle rays, nurse sharks and sea turtles - SAVFUEL offers some of Lighthouse Reef's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.
The SAVFUEL wreck sits in remarkably shallow water, a tanker that came to grief on Lighthouse Reef back in '74. You'll find it north of Half-Moon Caye, its hull and superstructure still visible above the surface, which is a nice marker. Diving it, you're looking at a mostly broken-up wreck, but the shallow depth means long bottom times and plenty of light to explore the remains. We've seen schools of snapper hovering in the shadows, and the coral growth, while not ancient, is really getting a grip on the metalwork. It’s a good spot for newer wreck divers or photographers who appreciate the interplay of sunlight and rusted steel.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for SAVFUEL
SAVFUEL Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for SAVFUEL, 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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