Stingray Motel
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 - Stingray Motel offers some of Lighthouse Reef's richest reef diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.
Stingray Motel, in Belize's Lighthouse Reef, delivers exactly what its name promises. You'll find plenty of southern stingrays resting on the sandy bottom, often partially buried. It's a relaxed drift dive, great for photographers looking to get up close with these graceful rays without a lot of effort. We've seen eagle rays cruise by here too, making it a good spot for a chilled-out second dive.
Typical Stingray Motel Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Stingray Motel
Stingray Motel Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Stingray Motel, 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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