Diving in Caribbean Coast

Best Time to Dive in Caribbean Coast

The warmest water temperatures in Caribbean Coast occur in January, averaging 27.7°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 27.7°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

• January: 27.7°C (air: 25.3°C)
• February: 27.7°C (air: 25.4°C)
• March: 27.7°C (air: 26.6°C)
• April: 27.7°C (air: 27.6°C)
• May: 27.7°C (air: 28.5°C)
• June: 27.7°C (air: 28.1°C)
• July: 27.7°C (air: 27.6°C)
• August: 27.7°C (air: 27.6°C)
• September: 27.7°C (air: 27.8°C)
• October: 27.7°C (air: 27.3°C)
• November: 27.7°C (air: 26.1°C)
• December: 27.7°C (air: 25.1°C)

Marine Life in Caribbean Coast

Home to 459 recorded species including 380 reef fish, 32 hard corals, 12 other, 8 sharks & rays, 6 sea urchins, 5 sea snails & nudibranchs.

Dive Site Difficulty in Caribbean Coast

Caribbean Coast has 2 beginner dive sites - suitable for divers of all levels.

Recommended Packing List for Caribbean Coast

Based on average water temperature of 27.7°C.

• Shorty or Rashguard - warm 28°C water needs minimal exposure protection
• Mask - essential for every dive
• Fins
• BCD - buoyancy compensator
• Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
• Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
• Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
• Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
• Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories

Marine Protected Areas in Caribbean Coast

• Punta de Manabique - Wildlife Refuge (IUCN Category III)
• Río Dulce - National Park (IUCN Category II)
• Punta de Manabique - Wetland of International Importance (Ramsar Site) (IUCN Category Not Reported)

Getting to Caribbean Coast - Nearest Airports

• Placencia Airport (PLJ), Placencia - 40 km away, approx 58 min travel time
• Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport (SAP), San Pedro Sula - 90 km away, approx 114 min travel time
• Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport (BZE), Belize City - 150 km away, approx 179 min travel time