Gallows Point Reef
Protected Area
St. George's Caye Cemetery
Why dive here
With 378+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, bull sharks, dolphins, eagle rays and hammerhead sharks - Gallows Point Reef offers some of Turneffe Atoll's richest reef diving. Water sits around 27°C.
Diving Selwyn Rocks feels like exploring a cold-water fortress. The rocky landscape here is rugged, a maze of boulders and cracks where you’ll find plenty to investigate. Keep an eye out for Red Rock Crabs scuttling across the seabed and the occasional Big Skate gliding past. We’ve also spotted Spiny Dogfish hanging out in the deeper sections. This site is best for divers comfortable with cooler temperatures and who appreciate the unique, hardy marine life of the Pacific Northwest. If you’re into spotting species you won’t find in the tropics, Selwyn Rocks delivers.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Gallows Point Reef
Gallows Point Reef Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Gallows Point Reef, sourced from NOAA buoy data - nearest station: Open-Meteo grid (17.43, -88.05) (0km away)
August Averages
Sea Temperature
27.35°C
81°F
Air Temperature
28.39°C
83°F
Wind Speed
7.42 m/s
14.4 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1012.7 hPa
Based on 5 years of monitoring data · Data sources: NOAA NDBC
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