How deep is Front Porch?

Front Porch ranges from 5 to 30 metres deep (16–98 feet). It is a saltwater site. Depths vary across the site, so plan your profile to your training and verify conditions locally.

Is Front Porch a shore dive or a boat dive?

Front Porch can be dived from shore or by boat. The entry is recorded as a giant-stride entry. The entry area is recorded as sheltered from surge. No facilities are recorded at the site, and cell service is recorded as good. Entry details and parking notes, where known, are listed in the access section of this page.

When is the best time to dive Front Porch?

Year-round; ideal for checkout, training and night dives. Conditions vary, so check the latest reports and forecasts on the dive site page before your trip.

What will I see at Front Porch?

Divers at Front Porch in Belize commonly report sightings of Caribbean reef octopus, Hawksbill turtle, Queen angelfish, Spotted moray eel, and Spotted eagle ray. Queen angelfish and Spotted moray eel are recorded as common sightings, while Caribbean reef octopus, Hawksbill turtle, and Spotted eagle ray are reported only occasionally. Marine life varies by season and conditions—check the site page for recent diver observations and photos.

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Front Porch

Turneffe Atoll, BelizeDirections

Open Water suggestedSlope leads to deeper water - watch depth5–30 m depthBoth entryRash guard or 2mm shorty typical

Front Porch at a glance

Front Porch is a both dive site in Turneffe Atoll, Belize with depths of 5–30 m (16–98 ft). Typically most favorable Sep · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Caribbean reef octopus, Hawksbill turtle, and Queen angelfish. Recent reports put the water around 30°C (86°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Marine model · graded 1h ago

0.7 mwaves — under a meter expected

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 30°C · seasonal avg 31°C

Site hazards: Slope leads to deeper water - watch depth · Boat traffic near resort dock

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Dive windows this week

Best: Thu

Fri12:00–18:00

Sat6:00–18:00

Sun6:00–18:00

Mon9:00–18:00

Tue6:00–18:00

Wed6:00–18:00

Thu6:00–18:00

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 5:17 · Sunrise 5:38 · Sunset 17:56

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 2.8 km from site · graded 1h 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.

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What Divers Say

Known for: Queen angelfish, Spotted moray eel, Yellowtail snapper

Best time: Year-round; ideal for checkout, training and night dives.

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.

Jan80%27°C0.9 m
Feb74%27°C0.9 m
Mar84%28°C0.9 m
Apr77%28°C0.9 m
May94%30°C0.8 m
Jun77%30°C0.9 m
Jul86%30°C0.9 m
Aug97%31°C0.6 m
Sep98%31°C0.6 m
Oct96%30°C0.6 m
Nov89%28°C0.7 m
Dec81%27°C0.8 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

Fills & rentals nearby

No dive shops mapped within 25 km. Know one? Add it to the map.

Data updated July 2026

Site details

Front Porch is Turneffe Island Resort's house reef, an easy shallow site that begins at a coral shelf around 12-15m before sloping into deeper water. Its calm, accessible profile makes it a favourite for checkout dives, training and macro-rich night dives where octopus and seahorses appear. Eagle rays, turtles and reef fish frequent the slope.

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Slope leads to deeper water - watch depth

Boat traffic near resort dock

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