Black Beauty
Protected Area
Caye Bokel, Turneffe Atolls
Why dive here
With 378+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, bull sharks, dolphins, eagle rays and hammerhead sharks - Black Beauty offers some of Turneffe Atoll's richest diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.
Black Beauty offers a typical Turneffe Atoll experience, with spur and groove formations dropping to a sandy bottom. You'll often spot green moray eels tucked into crevices, along with schools of snapper and the occasional reef shark cruising the wall. It’s a good choice for divers who appreciate consistent reef profiles and a reliable chance of seeing larger pelagics.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Black Beauty
Black Beauty Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Black Beauty, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (17.5, -87.88) (9km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
30°C
86°F · Range: 28.8–32°C
Air Temperature
28°C
82°F
Wind Speed
7.39 m/s
14.4 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1011.6 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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