South Water Caye
Why dive here
With 447+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, eagle rays, nurse sharks, orcas and seahorses - South Water Caye offers some of Caribbean Coast's richest diving. Water ranges 27-31°C, warmest June, August, September.
South Water Caye, off Guatemala's Caribbean coast, offers a relaxed dive experience. You'll typically find gentle slopes and a healthy mix of Caribbean reef fish, often with plenty of snapper and grouper tucked into the ledges. It's a solid choice for newer divers or those looking for an easy, pleasant day under the waves without big thrills.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for South Water Caye
South Water Caye Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for South Water Caye, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (16.09, -88.31) (12km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
30°C
86°F · Range: 28–31.9°C
Air Temperature
27°C
81°F
Wind Speed
6.82 m/s
13.3 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1011.6 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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