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Eagle Ray Canyon

Ambergris Caye, Belize
Open Water suggestedTidal currents (which attract the rays)12–21 m (39–69 ft) 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 Hawksbill turtle, Queen angelfish, and Southern stingray. Recent reports put the water around 29°C (84°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Favorable window now· until 18:00 · sunset 17:22

Forecast for this hour · 14:00 · run 3 h ago
0.6 m (2.0 ft)waves — under a meter expected (waves — about two feet expected)

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 29°C · seasonal avg 30°C ( · Forecast 84°F · seasonal avg 86°F)

Site hazards: Tidal currents (which attract the rays) · Canyon navigation

All 2 hazards ↓

Dive windows this week

Mon12:00–18:00 favorable

0.7 m waves · 8 kn wind (2.2 ft waves · 8 kn wind)

Tue6:00–18:00 favorable

0.6 m waves · 10 kn wind (1.8 ft waves · 10 kn wind)

Wed6:00–18:00 favorable

0.6 m waves · 7 kn wind (1.8 ft waves · 7 kn wind)

Thu6:00–18:00 favorable

0.4 m waves · 4 kn wind (1.3 ft waves · 4 kn wind)

Fri6:00–18:00 favorable

0.3 m waves · 6 kn wind (1.0 ft waves · 6 kn wind)

Sat6:00–18:00 favorable

0.3 m waves · 5 kn wind (0.9 ft waves · 5 kn wind)

Sun6:00–18:00 favorable

0.3 m waves · 5 kn wind (1.1 ft waves · 5 kn wind)

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

Every forecast dive window each day, site-local time, from wave and wind forecasts. Numbers under each bar are daylight averages.

First light 5:26 · Sunrise 5:48 · Sunset 17:22 · some windows run past sunset

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 7.9 km from site · updated 26 Oct, 11:24 GMT-6

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

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Recent diver reports

Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.

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What Divers Say

Known for: Queen angelfish, Yellowtail snapper, Bar jack
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. January, 78% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 27°C (80°F), waves have typically been 0.8 m (2.5 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots
  2. February, 85% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 27°C (80°F), waves have typically been 0.7 m (2.4 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots
  3. March, 85% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 28°C (82°F), waves have typically been 0.8 m (2.6 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots
  4. April, 79% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 28°C (83°F), waves have typically been 0.8 m (2.6 ft), wind has typically been 18 knots
  5. May, 88% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 29°C (85°F), waves have typically been 0.8 m (2.5 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots
  6. June, 86% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 30°C (86°F), waves have typically been 0.8 m (2.6 ft), wind has typically been 18 knots
  7. July, 86% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 30°C (86°F), waves have typically been 0.7 m (2.3 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots
  8. August, 98% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 31°C (87°F), waves have typically been 0.5 m (1.6 ft), wind has typically been 14 knots
  9. September, 99% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 31°C (87°F), waves have typically been 0.5 m (1.5 ft), wind has typically been 13 knots, historically most favorable
  10. October, 95% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 30°C (86°F), waves have typically been 0.5 m (1.7 ft), wind has typically been 15 knots
  11. November, 86% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 28°C (83°F), waves have typically been 0.6 m (2.0 ft), wind has typically been 15 knots
  12. December, 84% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 27°C (81°F), waves have typically been 0.7 m (2.2 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots

September has typically 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

Rough labels: “Commonly seen” usually means two or more recorded sightings near this site in public dive logs (GBIF), “Occasionally seen” one; “Seasonal” and “Rarely seen” come from dive-guide research. Not a measured rate.

Fills & rentals nearby

Facts from OpenStreetMap, corrected by the community — listed by distance only. Details change; confirm with the shop.

Shop facts come from OpenStreetMap and community corrections, shown nearest first. PickADive lists facts and contacts only — no listing is sponsored or ranked.

Data updated July 2026

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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