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Eagle Ray Canyon

Ambergris Caye, Belize
Open Water suggestedTidal currents (which attract the rays)12–21 m depthBoat entryRash guard or 2mm shorty typical

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Eagle Ray Canyon at a glance

Eagle Ray Canyon is a boat dive site in Ambergris Caye, Belize with depths of 12–21 m (39–69 ft). Typically most favorable Sep · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Spotted eagle ray, Yellowtail snapper, and Nurse shark. Recent reports put the water around 29°C (85°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Marine model · graded 4h 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: Tidal currents (which attract the rays) · Canyon navigation

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 7.9 km from site · graded 4h 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: Spotted eagle ray, Yellowtail snapper, Great barracuda
Best time: Year-round; tidal flow brings schooling eagle rays.

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

  • Spotted eagle rayCommonly seen
  • Yellowtail snapperCommonly seen
  • Nurse sharkOccasionally seen
  • Great barracudaCommonly seen
  • Southern stingrayOccasionally seen
  • Queen angelfishCommonly seen
  • Hawksbill turtleOccasionally seen
  • Bar jackCommonly seen

Fills & rentals nearby

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Site details

Eagle Ray Canyon off Ambergris Caye is named for the schools of spotted eagle rays that ride the tidal currents through its coral gullies, typically between 12 and 21m. Yellowtail snapper and reef fish fill the canyons while rays glide overhead, making it a reliable and easy site for ray encounters. Best visited when current is running.

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Tidal currents (which attract the rays)

Canyon navigation

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