The Terrace
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 - The Terrace offers some of Lighthouse Reef's richest diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.
The Terrace, over in Lighthouse Reef, gives you a nice introduction to Belizean wall diving without pushing too deep. We usually drop onto a broad shelf around 35 to 40 feet, which then spills over into a sheer drop. It's not the most dramatic wall you'll ever see, but it’s loaded with barrel sponges and tube sponges, some of them absolutely massive, along with a decent scattering of black coral and gorgonian fans. Keep an eye out for the schooling creole wrasse – sometimes they’re so thick they almost obscure the wall itself. If you're lucky, you might even spot a white-spotted toadfish tucked away, doing its best to be invisible.
Typical The Terrace Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Deep dive (35m) - monitor air consumption closely. Advanced certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for The Terrace
The Terrace Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for The Terrace, 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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