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Emerald Forest Reef

Stann Creek, Belize
Open Water suggestedShallow elkhorn coral - avoid contact5–21 m depthBoat entryRash guard or 2mm shorty typical

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Emerald Forest Reef at a glance

Emerald Forest Reef is a boat dive site in Stann Creek, Belize with depths of 5–21 m (16–69 ft). Typically most favorable Aug · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Elkhorn coral, Stoplight parrotfish, and Blue tang. Recent reports put the water around 29°C (85°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Marine model · graded 19h ago
1.0 mwaves — about a meter expected

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

Site hazards: Shallow elkhorn coral - avoid contact · Remote location

All 2 hazards ↓

Dive windows this week

Best: Tue
Mon—
Tue6:00–19:00
Wed6:00–19:00
Thu6:00–19:00
Fri6:00–19:00
Sat6:00–19:00
Sun—

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 5:07 · Sunrise 5:30 · Sunset 18:25

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 3.9 km from site · graded 19h 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: Elkhorn coral, Stoplight parrotfish, Blue tang
Best time: Year-round; great for photography and shallow no-deco profiles.

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. Jan86%27°C0.9 m
  2. Feb80%27°C1.0 m
  3. Mar82%28°C1.0 m
  4. Apr77%28°C1.0 m
  5. May86%30°C0.9 m
  6. Jun72%30°C1.0 m
  7. Jul82%30°C1.0 m
  8. Aug99%30°C0.7 m
  9. Sep98%31°C0.6 m
  10. Oct98%30°C0.6 m
  11. Nov87%28°C0.8 m
  12. Dec82%27°C0.9 m

August 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

  • Elkhorn coralCommonly seen
  • Stoplight parrotfishCommonly seen
  • Blue tangCommonly seen
  • French angelfishCommonly seen
  • Hawksbill turtleOccasionally seen
  • Yellowtail snapperCommonly seen
  • Sergeant majorCommonly seen
  • Spotted moray eelOccasionally seen

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Site details

On the west arm of Glover's Reef Atoll, Emerald Forest Reef is a shallow site famed for towering stands of healthy elkhorn coral that give it a forest-like appearance. The 5-21m depth and easy conditions make it ideal for beginners, photographers and long bottom times. Schools of reef fish, parrotfish and the occasional turtle populate the coral thickets.

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Shallow elkhorn coral - avoid contact

Remote location

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