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Cathedral Reef

Ambergris Caye, Belize
Open Water suggestedCanyon swim-throughs15–30 m depthBoat entryRash guard or 2mm shorty typical

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Cathedral Reef at a glance

Cathedral Reef is a intermediate boat dive site in Ambergris Caye, Belize with depths of 15–30 m (49–98 ft). Typically most favorable Sep · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Hawksbill turtle, Caribbean reef shark, and Spotted eagle ray. Recent reports put the water around 29°C (85°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Marine model · graded 3h ago
1.3 mwaves — about a meter and a half expected

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 29°C · seasonal avg 30°C

Site hazards: Canyon swim-throughs · Depth to 30m

All 2 hazards ↓

Dive windows this week

Best: Tue
Sun6:00–19:00
Mon6:00–19:00
Tue6:00–19:00
Wed6:00–19:00
Thu6:00–19:00
Fri6:00–19:00
Sat—

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 5:05 · Sunrise 5:28 · Sunset 18:28

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 8.8 km from site · graded 3h ago

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

Recent diver reports

Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.

No diver reports for this site yet. — one dated observation helps every diver after you.

What Divers Say

Known for: Nurse shark, Tube sponges, Queen angelfish
Best time: Year-round; calm mornings.

Based on community reviews and site data. Conditions vary — always verify before diving.

Best months, historically

What conditions have historically been typical at this site, month by month — not a forecast.

  1. Jan78%27°C0.8 m
  2. Feb85%27°C0.7 m
  3. Mar85%28°C0.8 m
  4. Apr79%28°C0.8 m
  5. May88%29°C0.8 m
  6. Jun86%30°C0.8 m
  7. Jul86%30°C0.7 m
  8. Aug98%31°C0.5 m
  9. Sep99%31°C0.5 m
  10. Oct95%30°C0.5 m
  11. Nov86%28°C0.6 m
  12. Dec84%27°C0.7 m

September hastypically had the largest share of favorable days here. Conditions vary year to year — this is historical context, not a forecast.

Based on 3 years of archive data. Bar height shows the share of days each month whose conditions have historically scored favorably.

Marine life seen at this site

Species noted at this site — not a promise of what you’ll encounter.

Species seen here

  • Hawksbill turtleOccasionally seen
  • Caribbean reef sharkOccasionally seen
  • Spotted eagle rayOccasionally seen
  • Nurse sharkCommonly seen
  • Tube spongesCommonly seen
  • Queen angelfishCommonly seen
  • Great barracudaCommonly seen
  • Spotted moray eelOccasionally seen

Fills & rentals nearby

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Site details

Cathedral Reef off Ambergris Caye is named for its tall, light-filled coral canyons and archways that evoke a cathedral interior. Sand-floored gullies between 15 and 30m wind past sponge-covered walls where turtles, rays and reef sharks pass. It is a scenic intermediate spur-and-groove dive popular on San Pedro boat trips.

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Canyon swim-throughs

Depth to 30m

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